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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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 25m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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 Crosby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minot and Crosby.
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Start on Burdick Expressway West
2 mi · 4 min · Burdick Expressway West
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Continue on Western Avenue Southwest
116 m · 9 sec · Western Avenue Southwest
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Turn right onto US Highway 2
535 ft · 9 sec · US Highway 2
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Continue on US-2 W
1823 ft · 31 sec · US-2 W
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Continue on US Highway 2
10.3 mi · 12 min · US Highway 2
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Keep slight right to continue on United States Route 52
23.5 mi · 27 min · United States Route 52
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Continue on 506th Street Northwest
21.6 mi · 25 min · 506th Street Northwest
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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 State Highway 5
34.7 mi · 41 min · State Highway 5
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Turn right onto 8th Avenue Southeast
927 ft · 31 sec · 8th Avenue Southeast
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Turn left onto Main Street South
3083 ft · 1 min · Main Street South
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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.
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
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.
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 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.
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 Minot and Crosby. Straight-line distance: 102.79 mi (165.43 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 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 |
End: Crosby (-103.29491, 48.9142)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 198 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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