How far is Minot, ND from Park River, ND?
The driving distance from Minot, ND to Park River, ND is about 185.3 miles (298.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163.7 miles (263.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 26m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.
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.
Human settlement in Pierce County, North Dakota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Minot and Park River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minot and Park River.
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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
21.8 mi · 23 min · US-2 E
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Turn left onto 28th Avenue Northeast
1.1 mi · 3 min · 28th Avenue Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 66th Street Northeast
2034 ft · 56 sec · 66th Street Northeast
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Continue on 1st Street Northwest
1255 ft · 41 sec · 1st Street Northwest
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 3
9.5 mi · 11 min · State Highway 3
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Turn right onto State Highway 17
38.2 mi · 45 min · State Highway 17
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Continue on 9th Street
3175 ft · 2 min · 9th Street
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Continue on State Highway 17
14.5 mi · 17 min · State Highway 17
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Turn right onto State Highway 20
5 mi · 6 min · State Highway 20
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Turn left onto State Highway 17
19.6 mi · 23 min · State Highway 17
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Continue on 5th Avenue
2412 ft · 1 min · 5th Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 17
31.7 mi · 37 min · State Highway 17
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Continue on Park Street West
1.1 mi · 3 min · Park Street West
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Turn left
42 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Minot and Park River.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 17
Turn right onto State Highway 17
38.2 mi · 00h 45m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Minot and Mostly Sunny near Park River.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Minot to Park River?
The road trip is about 185.3 miles (298.2 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?
Wolford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.4 miles from Minot and 92.9 miles from Park River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163.7 miles (263.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 9:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.66 one way or $49.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Minot and Mostly Sunny near Park River.
Stop Ideas Near Wolford
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 Wolford.
Rugby station
Devils Lake
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minot and Park River. Straight-line distance: 163.74 mi (263.51 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 Park River
City in Walsh County, North Dakota, United States
| Population | 1,305 |
| Coordinates | 48.3986000, -97.7412000 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| Country | United States |
End: Park River (-97.7412, 48.3986)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 298 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
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 | $24.66 | $49.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.81 | $55.63 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.44 | $60.87 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $34.69 | $69.38 |
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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