How far is Minot, ND from Bottineau, ND?
The driving distance from Minot, ND to Bottineau, ND is about 79.8 miles (128.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.
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 Bottineau County, North Dakota
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain And Snow then Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain And Snow then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Minot and Bottineau.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minot and Bottineau.
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Start on Burdick Expressway West
23 m · 8 sec · Burdick Expressway West
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Turn left onto South Broadway
3.5 mi · 7 min · South Broadway
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Continue on US-83 N
33.2 mi · 40 min · US-83 N
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Turn right
42.6 mi · 51 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
2415 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto 5th Street East
16 m · 2 sec · 5th Street East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Minot and Bottineau.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
42.6 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Chance Rain And Snow then Partly Sunny leaving Minot and Slight Chance Rain And Snow then Mostly Cloudy near Bottineau.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Minot to Bottineau?
The road trip is about 79.8 miles (128.5 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?
Renville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.8 miles from Minot and 40 miles from Bottineau.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 3:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.63 one way or $21.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow then Partly Sunny around Minot and Slight Chance Rain And Snow then Mostly Cloudy near Bottineau.
Stop Ideas Near Renville
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 Renville.
Minot station
Minot, ND
Stanley
Rugby station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minot and Bottineau. Straight-line distance: 56.59 mi (91.08 km).
#1 Minot
The most populous city in Ward County, North Dakota.
| Population | 47,428 |
| Coordinates | 48.2325100, -101.2962700 |
| Altitude | 494 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bottineau
City in North Dakota, United States
| Population | 2,147 |
| Coordinates | 48.8272300, -100.4457000 |
| Altitude | 499 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bottineau (-100.4457, 48.82723)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $10.63 | $21.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.99 | $23.99 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.12 | $26.25 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.96 | $29.91 |
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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