How far is Minot, ND from Lisbon, ND?

The driving distance from Minot, ND to Lisbon, ND is about 253.5 miles (407.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 209.7 miles (337.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
253.46 mi
04h 57m
Flight
209.64 mi
337.38 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
209.64 mi
Kilometers
337.38 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
253.46 mi
Kilometers
407.9 km
Drive Time
04h 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 04h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lisbon
Thu, Apr 23, 4:34 AM CDT
Return by in Minot
Thu, Apr 23, 9:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Minot
2026-04-22T23:36
Arrive Lisbon
Thu, Apr 23, 4:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Minot
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Carrington
ND

City in North Dakota, in the United States

From Minot
126.5 mi
02h 28m
To Lisbon
126.9 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 21 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 23 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Burdick Expressway West

    2743 ft · 1 min · Burdick Expressway West

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Valley Street

    21.2 mi · 28 min · Valley Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Street

  4. 4

    Continue on US-52

    27 mi · 31 min · US-52

  5. 5

    Continue on United States Highway 52

    7.4 mi · 9 min · United States Highway 52

  6. 6

    Continue on US-52

    6.7 mi · 8 min · US-52

  7. 7

    Continue on 1st Street

    1845 ft · 24 sec · 1st Street

  8. 8

    Continue on US-52

    11.1 mi · 13 min · US-52

  9. 9

    Continue on United State Highway 52

    1400 ft · 22 sec · United State Highway 52

  10. 10

    Continue on US-52

    28.1 mi · 32 min · US-52

  11. 11

    Turn left onto United States Highway 52

    23 mi · 27 min · United States Highway 52

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 19th Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · 19th Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 7th Street South

    1.6 km · 2 min · 7th Street South

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 4th Avenue South

    1906 ft · 42 sec · 4th Avenue South

  15. 15

    Continue on US-52

    41.6 mi · 48 min · US-52

  16. 16

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue North

    1 mi · 2 min · 1st Avenue North

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto 10th Street Southeast

    1 km · 57 sec · 10th Street Southeast

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto 12th Avenue

    1433 ft · 24 sec · 12th Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Business Loop East

    1 km · 58 sec · Business Loop East

  20. 20

    Take the ramp straight

    2571 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    28.4 mi · 27 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward ND 1 South: Verona, Oakes

    1182 ft · 16 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto State Highway 1

    19.4 mi · 23 min · State Highway 1

  24. 24

    Turn left onto State Highway 46

    19.1 mi · 22 min · State Highway 46

  25. 25

    Turn right onto State Highway 32

    12.5 mi · 15 min · State Highway 32

  26. 26

    Continue on Main Street

    2786 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue East

    21 m · 2 sec · 5th Avenue East

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 5th Avenue East

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US-52
114 mi · 45%
United States Highway 52
30.4 mi · 12%
Business Loop East
29.5 mi · 12%
Valley Street
21.2 mi · 8%
State Highway 1
19.4 mi · 8%
State Highway 46
19.1 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

US-52

Continue on US-52

41.6 mi · 00h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.8 mi
209.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carrington
02h 28m from Minot
Leave By
7:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Minot and Mostly Sunny near Lisbon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 253.5 miles (407.9 km) and usually takes 04h 57m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Carrington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.5 miles from Minot and 126.9 miles from Lisbon.

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

The direct path is about 209.7 miles (337.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.71 one way or $67.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Minot and Mostly Sunny near Lisbon.

Stop Ideas Near Carrington

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

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

RAIL

Devils Lake

76 mi away
Railroad Ave. and Third St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Minot and Lisbon. Straight-line distance: 209.64 mi (337.38 km).

Minot

#1 Minot

The most populous city in Ward County, North Dakota.

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

#2 Lisbon

City in North Dakota

Population2,015
Coordinates46.4416300, -97.6812100
Altitude330
CountryUnited States
Start: Minot (-101.29627, 48.23251)
End: Lisbon (-97.68121, 46.44163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 408 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.94 gal
33.86 L · about $33.71
Round trip
$67.43
17.88 gal · 67.72 L
Estimated CO2
79.4 kg one way
Round trip: 158.9 kg / 350 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.71 $67.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.02 $76.04
Premium $4.65 $41.61 $83.21
Diesel $5.30 $47.42 $94.84

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 Lisbon. The current time is 23:36:28.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.