How far is Oakes, ND from Minot, ND?
The driving distance from Oakes, ND to Minot, ND is about 257.9 miles (415 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 208.8 miles (336 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 31m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 15m.
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 North Dakota, in the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakes and Minot.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakes and Minot.
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Start on 7th Street South
2736 ft · 2 min · 7th Street South
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Continue on State Highway 1
15.4 mi · 19 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
38 mi · 44 min · State Highway 1
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Take the ramp left toward I 94 West, US 52 West, ND 1 North: Bismarck
14.7 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
13.9 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Jamestown
1050 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Business Loop East
1 km · 58 sec · Business Loop East
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Continue on 12th Avenue
1013 ft · 17 sec · 12th Avenue
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Continue on 12th Avenue
128 m · 7 sec · 12th Avenue
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Continue on 10th Street Southeast
1.1 km · 1 min · 10th Street Southeast
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue South
1.5 km · 2 min · 1st Avenue South
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Turn left onto 5th Street Northwest
41.6 mi · 48 min · 5th Street Northwest
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Continue on 4th Avenue South
1906 ft · 48 sec · 4th Avenue South
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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 19th Avenue South
1.4 km · 2 min · 19th Avenue South
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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 US-52
28.1 mi · 32 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 United States Highway 52
11.1 mi · 13 min · United States Highway 52
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Continue on 1st Street
1845 ft · 24 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on US-52
6.7 mi · 8 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
27 mi · 31 min · US-52
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Continue on West Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Street
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Continue on US-52
21.2 mi · 28 min · US-52
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Turn left onto Burdick Expressway East
2743 ft · 1 min · Burdick Expressway East
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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 Oakes and Minot.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
5th Street Northwest
Turn left onto 5th Street Northwest
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Oakes and Rain near Minot.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakes to Minot?
The road trip is about 257.9 miles (415 km) and usually takes 04h 15m 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 127.6 miles from Oakes and 130.2 miles from Minot.
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 49.1 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 8:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.32 one way or $68.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Oakes and Rain near Minot.
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 Oakes and Minot. Straight-line distance: 208.76 mi (335.96 km).
#1 Oakes
City in Dickey County, North Dakota, United States of America
| Population | 1,657 |
| Coordinates | 46.1385800, -98.0903800 |
| Altitude | 400 |
| 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: 415 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 13m |
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 | $34.32 | $68.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $38.70 | $77.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $42.35 | $84.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $48.27 | $96.53 |
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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