How far is Minot, ND from Killdeer, ND?
The driving distance from Minot, ND to Killdeer, ND is about 134.4 miles (216.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90 miles (144.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 41m 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 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Minot and Killdeer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minot and Killdeer.
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Start on Burdick Expressway West
23 m · 7 sec · Burdick Expressway West
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Turn right onto South Broadway
2.7 mi · 6 min · South Broadway
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Continue on US-83 S
646 ft · 14 sec · US-83 S
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Continue on US Highway 83
14.8 mi · 17 min · US Highway 83
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Turn right onto 247th Avenue Southwest
9.9 mi · 11 min · 247th Avenue Southwest
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Continue on State Highway 23
1.2 mi · 1 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on 247th Avenue Southwest
16 mi · 18 min · 247th Avenue Southwest
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Continue on State Highway 23
1570 ft · 20 sec · State Highway 23
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Continue on 39th Street Northwest
11.7 mi · 13 min · 39th Street Northwest
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Continue on State Highway 23
10 mi · 12 min · State Highway 23
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 23
51 m · 2 sec · State Highway 23
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 23
6.5 mi · 9 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on Main Street
2645 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 23
11.1 mi · 13 min · State Highway 23
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Turn left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
14.9 mi · 22 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Veterans Memorial Highway
51 m · 3 sec · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Memorial Highway
31.2 mi · 41 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 22 Business
56 m · 3 sec · State Highway 22 Business
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 22 Business
3.2 mi · 4 min · State Highway 22 Business
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Continue on Central Avenue Northwest
1442 ft · 48 sec · Central Avenue Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Minot and Killdeer.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Memorial Highway
31.2 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.
Rain leaving Minot and Rain near Killdeer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Minot to Killdeer?
The road trip is about 134.4 miles (216.3 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?
New Town is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.1 miles from Minot and 67.3 miles from Killdeer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90 miles (144.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.4 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 12:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.87 one way or $35.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Minot and Killdeer, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Minot and Rain near Killdeer.
Stop Ideas Near New Town
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 New Town.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minot and Killdeer. Straight-line distance: 90.07 mi (144.95 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 Killdeer
Human settlement in Dunn County, North Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 1,155 |
| Coordinates | 47.3719600, -102.7540800 |
| Altitude | 698 |
| Country | United States |
End: Killdeer (-102.75408, 47.37196)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 216 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $17.87 | $35.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.16 | $40.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.06 | $44.12 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.14 | $50.28 |
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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