How far is Minot, ND from Garrison, ND?

The driving distance from Minot, ND to Garrison, ND is about 46.8 miles (75.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.8 mi
00h 57m
Flight
40.48 mi
65.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.48 mi
Kilometers
65.14 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.8 mi
Kilometers
75.31 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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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 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Garrison
Thu, Apr 23, 1:08 AM CDT
Return by in Minot
Thu, Apr 23, 2:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Minot
2026-04-23T00:11
Arrive Garrison
Thu, Apr 23, 1:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:34 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
Max
ND

City in North Dakota, USA

From Minot
23.4 mi
00h 28m
To Garrison
23.4 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Thursday

Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 33 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 29 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Burdick Expressway West

    23 m · 7 sec · Burdick Expressway West

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Broadway

    2.7 mi · 6 min · South Broadway

  3. 3

    Continue on US-83 S

    646 ft · 14 sec · US-83 S

  4. 4

    Continue on US Highway 83

    23.8 mi · 27 min · US Highway 83

  5. 5

    Continue on US-83 S

    14 mi · 16 min · US-83 S

  6. 6

    Turn right onto State Highway 37

    5.6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 37

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Trooper Avenue

    1302 ft · 57 sec · Trooper Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 1st Street Southeast

    1174 ft · 51 sec · 1st Street Southeast

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street Northeast

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 83
23.8 mi · 51%
US-83 S
14.2 mi · 30%
State Highway 37
5.62 mi · 12%
South Broadway
2.69 mi · 6%
Trooper Avenue
0.25 mi · 1%
1st Street Southeast
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

US Highway 83

Continue on US Highway 83

23.8 mi · 00h 27m

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
40.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Max
00h 28m from Minot
Leave By
4:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Minot and Light Rain near Garrison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46.8 miles (75.3 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Max is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from Minot and 23.4 miles from Garrison.

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

The direct path is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 4:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.22 one way or $12.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Minot and Light Rain near Garrison.

Stop Ideas Near Max

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Max and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Food stop 5.1 mi away

Food Distribution Center - Our Savior Lord's Food Pantry - City Hall

Max , ND
215 Main St, Max, ND 58759
Food bank
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 5.1 mi away

Max City Hall

Max , ND
Max, ND 58759
City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Max.

BUS

Minot, ND

44 mi away
300 18th Avenue SW
RAIL

Minot station

46 mi away
400 1st Ave. S.W.
RAIL

Stanley

98 mi away
Main Street & Railroad Avenue
RAIL

Rugby station

114 mi away
201 West Dewey Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Minot and Garrison. Straight-line distance: 40.48 mi (65.14 km).

Minot

#1 Minot

The most populous city in Ward County, North Dakota.

Population47,428
Coordinates48.2325100, -101.2962700
Altitude494
CountryUnited States
Garrison

#2 Garrison

City in McLean County, North Dakota, United States

Population1,458
Coordinates47.6522200, -101.4157200
Altitude588
CountryUnited States
Start: Minot (-101.29627, 48.23251)
End: Garrison (-101.41572, 47.65222)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.65 gal
6.25 L · about $6.22
Round trip
$12.44
3.3 gal · 12.5 L
Estimated CO2
14.7 kg one way
Round trip: 29.3 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.22 $12.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.02 $14.03
Premium $4.65 $7.68 $15.36
Diesel $5.30 $8.75 $17.50

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 Minot and Garrison. The current time is 00:11:03.

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.