How far is Minot, ND from Oakes, ND?
The driving distance from Minot, ND to Oakes, ND is about 255.8 miles (411.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 208.8 miles (336 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 02m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 05h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in North Dakota, in the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain And Snow then Partly Sunny
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Minot and Oakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minot and Oakes.
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Start on Burdick Expressway West
2743 ft · 1 min · Burdick Expressway West
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Turn right onto Valley Street
21.2 mi · 28 min · Valley Street
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Continue on West Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Street
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Continue on US-52
27 mi · 31 min · US-52
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Continue on United States Highway 52
7.4 mi · 9 min · United States Highway 52
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Continue on US-52
6.7 mi · 8 min · US-52
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Continue on 1st Street
1845 ft · 24 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on US-52
11.1 mi · 13 min · US-52
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Continue on United State Highway 52
1400 ft · 22 sec · United State Highway 52
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Continue on US-52
28.1 mi · 32 min · US-52
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Turn left onto United States Highway 52
23 mi · 27 min · United States Highway 52
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Turn right onto 19th Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · 19th Avenue
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Turn left onto 7th Street South
1.6 km · 2 min · 7th Street South
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Turn right onto 4th Avenue South
1906 ft · 42 sec · 4th Avenue South
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Continue on US-52
41.6 mi · 48 min · US-52
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue North
1 mi · 2 min · 1st Avenue North
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Turn slight right onto 10th Street Southeast
1 km · 57 sec · 10th Street Southeast
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Turn straight onto 12th Avenue
1433 ft · 24 sec · 12th Avenue
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Continue on Business Loop East
1 km · 58 sec · Business Loop East
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Take the ramp straight
2571 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
28.4 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ND 1 South: Verona, Oakes
1182 ft · 16 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 1
37.8 mi · 44 min · State Highway 1
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Continue on 1st Street
1021 ft · 35 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on State Highway 1
15.4 mi · 19 min · State Highway 1
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Continue on 7th Street North
2757 ft · 2 min · 7th Street North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Minot and Oakes.
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-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.
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.
Chance Rain And Snow then Partly Sunny leaving Minot and Chance Light Rain near Oakes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Minot to Oakes?
The road trip is about 255.8 miles (411.7 km) and usually takes 05h 01m 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 127.8 miles from Minot and 128.1 miles from Oakes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 208.8 miles (336 km), while the road route adds roughly 47 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 6:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.05 one way or $68.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow then Partly Sunny around Minot and Chance Light Rain near Oakes.
Stop Ideas Near Carrington
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 Carrington.
Devils Lake
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minot and Oakes. Straight-line distance: 208.76 mi (335.96 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 Oakes
City in Dickey County, North Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 1,657 |
| Coordinates | 46.1385800, -98.0903800 |
| Altitude | 400 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oakes (-98.09038, 46.13858)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 412 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 11m |
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 | $34.05 | $68.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $38.40 | $76.81 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $42.03 | $84.05 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $47.90 | $95.79 |
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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