How far is Lisbon, ND from Minot, ND?

The driving distance from Lisbon, ND to Minot, ND is about 255.3 miles (410.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 209.7 miles (337.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
255.23 mi
04h 13m
Flight
209.64 mi
337.38 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
209.64 mi
Kilometers
337.38 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
255.23 mi
Kilometers
410.76 km
Drive Time
04h 13m

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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 04h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Minot
Thu, Apr 23, 2:11 AM CDT
Return by in Lisbon
Thu, Apr 23, 6:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lisbon
2026-04-22T21:58
Arrive Minot
Thu, Apr 23, 2:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lisbon
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Carrington
ND

City in North Dakota, in the United States

From Lisbon
126.4 mi
02h 06m
To Minot
128.8 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 23 mph SSE
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 21 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 5th Avenue East

    21 m · 6 sec · 5th Avenue East

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2786 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 32

    12.5 mi · 15 min · State Highway 32

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 46

    19.1 mi · 22 min · State Highway 46

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Highway 1

    19.6 mi · 23 min · State Highway 1

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 94 West, US 52 West, ND 1 North: Bismarck

    14.7 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    13.9 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Jamestown

    1050 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Business Loop East

    1 km · 58 sec · Business Loop East

  10. 10

    Continue on 12th Avenue

    1013 ft · 17 sec · 12th Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on 12th Avenue

    128 m · 7 sec · 12th Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on 10th Street Southeast

    1.1 km · 1 min · 10th Street Southeast

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue South

    1.5 km · 2 min · 1st Avenue South

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 5th Street Northwest

    41.6 mi · 48 min · 5th Street Northwest

  15. 15

    Continue on 4th Avenue South

    1906 ft · 48 sec · 4th Avenue South

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 7th Street South

    1.6 km · 2 min · 7th Street South

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 19th Avenue South

    1.4 km · 2 min · 19th Avenue South

  18. 18

    Turn left onto United States Highway 52

    23 mi · 27 min · United States Highway 52

  19. 19

    Turn right onto US-52

    28.1 mi · 32 min · US-52

  20. 20

    Continue on United State Highway 52

    1400 ft · 22 sec · United State Highway 52

  21. 21

    Continue on United States Highway 52

    11.1 mi · 13 min · United States Highway 52

  22. 22

    Continue on 1st Street

    1845 ft · 24 sec · 1st Street

  23. 23

    Continue on US-52

    6.7 mi · 8 min · US-52

  24. 24

    Continue on United States Highway 52

    7.4 mi · 9 min · United States Highway 52

  25. 25

    Continue on US-52

    27 mi · 31 min · US-52

  26. 26

    Continue on West Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Street

  27. 27

    Continue on US-52

    21.2 mi · 28 min · US-52

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Burdick Expressway East

    2743 ft · 1 min · Burdick Expressway East

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Burdick Expressway West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lisbon 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
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US-52
83 mi · 33%
5th Street Northwest
41.6 mi · 16%
United States Highway 52
41.5 mi · 16%
I 94 West
28.5 mi · 11%
State Highway 1
19.6 mi · 8%
State Highway 46
19.1 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

5th Street Northwest

Turn left onto 5th Street Northwest

41.6 mi · 00h 48m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.6 mi
209.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carrington
02h 06m from Lisbon
Leave By
8:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lisbon 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 Lisbon to Minot?

The road trip is about 255.3 miles (410.8 km) and usually takes 04h 13m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Carrington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.4 miles from Lisbon and 128.8 miles from Minot.

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

The direct path is about 209.7 miles (337.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.98 one way or $67.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lisbon and Partly Sunny near Minot.

Stop Ideas Near Carrington

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Carrington, 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 Carrington.

RAIL

Devils Lake

76 mi away
Railroad Ave. and Third St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lisbon and Minot. Straight-line distance: 209.64 mi (337.38 km).

Lisbon

#1 Lisbon

City in North Dakota

Population2,015
Coordinates46.4416300, -97.6812100
Altitude330
CountryUnited States
Minot

#2 Minot

The most populous city in Ward County, North Dakota.

Population47,428
Coordinates48.2325100, -101.2962700
Altitude494
CountryUnited States
Start: 5th Avenue East (-97.681208, 46.441499)
End: Burdick Expressway West (-101.296255, 48.232455)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 411 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.01 gal
34.09 L · about $33.98
Round trip
$67.95
18.02 gal · 68.18 L
Estimated CO2
80.1 kg one way
Round trip: 160.1 kg / 353 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.98 $67.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.32 $76.64
Premium $4.65 $41.93 $83.87
Diesel $5.30 $47.79 $95.58

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

There is no time difference between Lisbon and Minot. The current time is 21:58:23.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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