How far is Killdeer, ND from Minot, ND?

The driving distance from Killdeer, ND to Minot, ND is about 134.4 miles (216.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90 miles (144.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
134.4 mi
02h 22m
Flight
90.07 mi
144.95 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.07 mi
Kilometers
144.95 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.4 mi
Kilometers
216.3 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Minot
Thu, Apr 23, 5:36 AM CDT
Return by in Killdeer
Thu, Apr 23, 6:58 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Killdeer
2026-04-23T02:14
Arrive Minot
Thu, Apr 23, 4:36 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:22 AM to 1:22 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:46 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Killdeer
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
New Town
ND

Quarter in the city of Prague in the Czech Republic

From Killdeer
67.1 mi
01h 11m
To Minot
67.3 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 5:00 AM MDT
Wind
17 to 35 mph W
Destination
55°F
Thursday

Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 33 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Killdeer and Minot.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Killdeer and Minot.

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue Southeast

    18 m · 2 sec · Central Avenue Southeast

  2. 2

    Continue on Central Avenue Northwest

    1384 ft · 46 sec · Central Avenue Northwest

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 22 Business

    3.2 mi · 4 min · State Highway 22 Business

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Veterans Memorial Highway

    57 m · 3 sec · Veterans Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    31.2 mi · 41 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Veterans Memorial Highway

    41 m · 2 sec · Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    14.9 mi · 22 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto State Highway 23

    11.1 mi · 13 min · State Highway 23

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    2645 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 23

    6.5 mi · 9 min · State Highway 23

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 23

    51 m · 2 sec · State Highway 23

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 23

    10 mi · 12 min · State Highway 23

  13. 13

    Continue on 39th Street Northwest

    11.7 mi · 13 min · 39th Street Northwest

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 23

    1570 ft · 20 sec · State Highway 23

  15. 15

    Continue on 247th Avenue Southwest

    16 mi · 18 min · 247th Avenue Southwest

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 23

    1.2 mi · 1 min · State Highway 23

  17. 17

    Continue on 247th Avenue Southwest

    10.1 mi · 11 min · 247th Avenue Southwest

  18. 18

    Turn left onto US Highway 83

    14.8 mi · 17 min · US Highway 83

  19. 19

    Continue on US-83 N

    525 ft · 11 sec · US-83 N

  20. 20

    Continue on South Broadway

    2.7 mi · 6 min · South Broadway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Burdick Expressway West

    23 m · 2 sec · Burdick Expressway West

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Burdick Expressway West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Killdeer and Minot.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
0 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
46.1 mi · 34%
State Highway 23
29.1 mi · 22%
247th Avenue Southwest
26.1 mi · 19%
US Highway 83
14.8 mi · 11%
39th Street Northwest
11.7 mi · 9%
State Highway 22 Business
3.2 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Memorial Highway

31.2 mi · 00h 41m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.4 mi
90 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Town
01h 11m from Killdeer
Leave By
1:46 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Killdeer and Rain near Minot.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Killdeer to Minot?

The road trip is about 134.4 miles (216.3 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

New Town is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.1 miles from Killdeer and 67.3 miles from Minot.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 90 miles (144.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.4 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 MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:46 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.87 one way or $35.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Killdeer and Minot, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Killdeer and Rain near Minot.

Stop Ideas Near New Town

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Town, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Town.

RAIL

Stanley

38 mi away
Main Street & Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Williston

86 mi away
1 South Main Street
BUS

Minot, ND

92 mi away
300 18th Avenue SW
RAIL

Minot station

93 mi away
400 1st Ave. S.W.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Killdeer and Minot. Straight-line distance: 90.07 mi (144.95 km).

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#1 Killdeer

Human settlement in Dunn County, North Dakota, United States of America

Population1,155
Coordinates47.3719600, -102.7540800
Altitude698
CountryUnited States
Minot

#2 Minot

The most populous city in Ward County, North Dakota.

Population47,428
Coordinates48.2325100, -101.2962700
Altitude494
CountryUnited States
Start: Central Avenue Southeast (-102.754091, 47.371955)
End: Burdick Expressway West (-101.296255, 48.232455)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 216 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.74 gal
17.95 L · about $17.87
Round trip
$35.75
9.48 gal · 35.9 L
Estimated CO2
42.1 kg one way
Round trip: 84.2 kg / 186 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.87 $35.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.16 $40.32
Premium $4.65 $22.06 $44.12
Diesel $5.30 $25.14 $50.28

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Dakota · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Killdeer, ND and Minot, ND. The current time in Killdeer is 02:14:01, although it is 03:14:01 in Minot.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.