How far is Minot, ND from Mekinock, ND?
The driving distance from Minot, ND to Mekinock, ND is about 201 miles (323.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 182 miles (292.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 28m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Ramsey County, North Dakota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Minot and Mekinock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minot and Mekinock.
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Start on Burdick Expressway West
3.4 mi · 8 min · Burdick Expressway West
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Continue on US-2 Business
779 ft · 22 sec · US-2 Business
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Turn left onto US-2 E
5.8 mi · 7 min · US-2 E
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Continue on 4th Avenue
4 mi · 5 min · 4th Avenue
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Continue on 57th Street North
21.7 mi · 25 min · 57th Street North
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Continue on 62nd Street Northeast
6.1 mi · 7 min · 62nd Street Northeast
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Continue on US-2 E
57.3 mi · 1 hr 4 min · US-2 E
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Continue straight
71.5 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Continue on 23rd Avenue
24.9 mi · 28 min · 23rd Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward Grand Forks AFB Main Gate, Mekinock, Emerado
2190 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Highway B3
1801 ft · 45 sec · Highway B3
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Continue on 25th Street Northeast
5.3 mi · 13 min · 25th Street Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 25th Street Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Minot and Mekinock.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US-2 E
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71.5 mi · 01h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Minot and Sunny near Mekinock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Minot to Mekinock?
The road trip is about 201 miles (323.4 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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?
Churchs Ferry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.2 miles from Minot and 100.7 miles from Mekinock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 182 miles (292.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 8:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.74 one way or $53.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Minot and Sunny near Mekinock.
Stop Ideas Near Churchs Ferry
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 Churchs Ferry.
Devils Lake
Rugby station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minot and Mekinock. Straight-line distance: 182.01 mi (292.91 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 Mekinock
Township in Grand Forks County, North Dakota
| Population | 2,387 |
| Coordinates | 48.0127700, -97.3634200 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mekinock (-97.36342, 48.01277)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 323 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 30m |
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 | $26.74 | $53.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.15 | $60.31 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.00 | $65.99 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $37.61 | $75.21 |
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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