How far is Minot, ND from Crosby, ND?

The driving distance from Minot, ND to Crosby, ND is about 122.8 miles (197.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.8 miles (165.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
122.8 mi
02h 25m
Flight
102.79 mi
165.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.79 mi
Kilometers
165.43 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.8 mi
Kilometers
197.63 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crosby
Tue, Apr 14, 7:26 PM CDT
Return by in Minot
Tue, Apr 14, 9:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Minot
2026-04-14T17:00
Arrive Crosby
Tue, Apr 14, 7:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Minot
9:30 PM CDT
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
Bowbells
ND

Township in Burke County, North Dakota

From Minot
61.3 mi
01h 12m
To Crosby
61.5 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain And Snow then Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph E
Destination
51°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain And Snow then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Burdick Expressway West

    2 mi · 4 min · Burdick Expressway West

  2. 2

    Continue on Western Avenue Southwest

    116 m · 9 sec · Western Avenue Southwest

  3. 3

    Turn right onto US Highway 2

    535 ft · 9 sec · US Highway 2

  4. 4

    Continue on US-2 W

    1823 ft · 31 sec · US-2 W

  5. 5

    Continue on US Highway 2

    10.3 mi · 12 min · US Highway 2

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on United States Route 52

    23.5 mi · 27 min · United States Route 52

  7. 7

    Continue on 506th Street Northwest

    21.6 mi · 25 min · 506th Street Northwest

  8. 8

    Continue on United States Highway 52

    29.4 mi · 34 min · United States Highway 52

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 5

    34.7 mi · 41 min · State Highway 5

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue Southeast

    927 ft · 31 sec · 8th Avenue Southeast

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Main Street South

    3083 ft · 1 min · Main Street South

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street South

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 5
34.7 mi · 28%
United States Highway 52
29.4 mi · 24%
United States Route 52
23.5 mi · 19%
506th Street Northwest
21.6 mi · 18%
US Highway 2
10.4 mi · 8%
Burdick Expressway West
2.03 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 5

Continue on State Highway 5

34.7 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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
102.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowbells
01h 12m from Minot
Leave By
1:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow then Partly Sunny leaving Minot and Slight Chance Rain And Snow then Mostly Cloudy near Crosby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 122.8 miles (197.6 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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 Minot and 61.5 miles from Crosby.

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 20 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 1:40 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 Chance Rain And Snow then Partly Sunny around Minot and Slight Chance Rain And Snow then Mostly Cloudy near Crosby.

Stop Ideas Near Bowbells

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

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

RAIL

Stanley

55 mi away
Main Street & Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Minot station

94 mi away
400 1st Ave. S.W.
BUS

Minot, ND

96 mi away
300 18th Avenue SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Minot and Crosby. Straight-line distance: 102.79 mi (165.43 km).

Minot

#1 Minot

The most populous city in Ward County, North Dakota.

Population47,428
Coordinates48.2325100, -101.2962700
Altitude494
CountryUnited States
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#2 Crosby

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

Population1,293
Coordinates48.9142000, -103.2949100
Altitude598
CountryUnited States
Start: Minot (-101.29627, 48.23251)
End: Crosby (-103.29491, 48.9142)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.33 gal
16.4 L · about $16.33
Round trip
$32.66
8.66 gal · 32.8 L
Estimated CO2
38.5 kg one way
Round trip: 77 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in North Dakota · Apr 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Minot and Crosby. The current time is 17:00:58.

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.