How far is Crosby, ND from Minot, ND?
The driving distance from Crosby, ND to Minot, ND is about 122.7 miles (197.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.8 miles (165.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Burke County, North Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crosby and Minot.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crosby and Minot.
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Start on Main Street South
3083 ft · 1 min · Main Street South
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 8th Avenue Southeast
927 ft · 31 sec · 8th Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto State Highway 5
34.7 mi · 41 min · State Highway 5
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Continue on United States Highway 52
29.4 mi · 34 min · United States Highway 52
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Continue on 506th Street Northwest
21.6 mi · 25 min · 506th Street Northwest
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Continue on 2nd Avenue
30.7 mi · 35 min · 2nd Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 2
3.5 mi · 5 min · US Highway 2
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Turn left onto Western Avenue Southwest
145 m · 10 sec · Western Avenue Southwest
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Continue on Burdick Expressway West
2 mi · 4 min · Burdick Expressway West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Burdick Expressway West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Crosby and Minot.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 5
Turn left onto State Highway 5
34.7 mi · 00h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Crosby and Partly Sunny near Minot.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Crosby to Minot?
The road trip is about 122.7 miles (197.5 km) and usually takes 02h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bowbells is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.3 miles from Crosby and 61.4 miles from Minot.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.8 miles (165.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.33 one way or $32.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Crosby and Partly Sunny near Minot.
Stop Ideas Near Bowbells
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bowbells.
Stanley
Minot station
Minot, ND
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crosby and Minot. Straight-line distance: 102.79 mi (165.43 km).
#1 Crosby
Human settlement in Divide County, North Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 1,293 |
| Coordinates | 48.9142000, -103.2949100 |
| Altitude | 598 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Minot
The most populous city in Ward County, North Dakota.
| Population | 47,428 |
| Coordinates | 48.2325100, -101.2962700 |
| Altitude | 494 |
| Country | United States |
End: Burdick Expressway West (-101.296255, 48.232455)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 197 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $16.33 | $32.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.42 | $36.83 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.15 | $40.30 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.97 | $45.93 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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