How far is New Town, ND from Minot, ND?
The driving distance from New Town, ND to Minot, ND is about 73.8 miles (118.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.8 miles (93 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Ward County, North Dakota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Town and Minot.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Town and Minot.
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Start on the route
100 m · 26 sec
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Turn right onto West Central Avenue
58 m · 14 sec · West Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Eagle Drive
82 m · 13 sec · Eagle Drive
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
113 m · 21 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1132 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 23
6.5 mi · 9 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
10 mi · 12 min · 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
1570 ft · 20 sec · 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
1.2 mi · 1 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on 247th Avenue Southwest
10.1 mi · 11 min · 247th Avenue Southwest
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Turn left onto US Highway 83
14.8 mi · 17 min · US Highway 83
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Continue on US-83 N
525 ft · 11 sec · US-83 N
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Continue on South Broadway
2.7 mi · 6 min · South Broadway
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Turn left onto Burdick Expressway West
23 m · 2 sec · Burdick Expressway West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Burdick Expressway West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Town and Minot.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
247th Avenue Southwest
Continue on 247th Avenue Southwest
16 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving New Town and Partly Sunny near Minot.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Town to Minot?
The road trip is about 73.8 miles (118.7 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Ryder is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.8 miles from New Town and 37 miles from Minot.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.8 miles (93 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 3:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.80 one way or $19.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around New Town and Partly Sunny near Minot.
Stop Ideas Near Ryder
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 Ryder.
Minot, ND
Minot station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Town and Minot. Straight-line distance: 57.76 mi (92.96 km).
#1 New Town
Quarter in the city of Prague in the Czech Republic
| Population | 2,592 |
| Coordinates | 47.9808500, -102.4901800 |
| Altitude | 579 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Minot
The most populous city in Ward County, North Dakota.
| Population | 47,428 |
| Coordinates | 48.2325100, -101.2962700 |
| Altitude | 494 |
| Country | United States |
End: Burdick Expressway West (-101.296255, 48.232455)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 119 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $9.80 | $19.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.06 | $22.12 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.10 | $24.20 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.79 | $27.58 |
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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