How far is Park River, ND from Minot, ND?
The driving distance from Park River, ND to Minot, ND is about 185 miles (297.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163.7 miles (263.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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.
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 03h 00m.
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 Pierce County, North Dakota, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Park River and Minot.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Park River and Minot.
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Start on the route
42 m · 12 sec
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Turn right onto Park Street East
1.1 mi · 3 min · Park Street East
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Continue on State Highway 17
31.7 mi · 37 min · State Highway 17
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Continue on 5th Avenue
2420 ft · 1 min · 5th Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 17
19.6 mi · 23 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
14.5 mi · 17 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
38.2 mi · 45 min · State Highway 17
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Turn left onto State Highway 3
9.5 mi · 11 min · State Highway 3
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Turn right onto 1st Street Northwest
1255 ft · 34 sec · 1st Street Northwest
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Continue on 66th Street Northeast
2034 ft · 1 min · 66th Street Northeast
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Turn left onto 28th Avenue Northeast
1.1 mi · 3 min · 28th Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto 65th Street Northeast
1087 ft · 14 sec · 65th Street Northeast
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Continue on US-2 W
21.5 mi · 23 min · US-2 W
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Continue on 62nd Street Northeast
6.1 mi · 7 min · 62nd Street Northeast
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Continue on 57th Street North
21.7 mi · 25 min · 57th Street North
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Continue on 4th Avenue
4 mi · 5 min · 4th Avenue
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Continue on US-2 W
5.8 mi · 7 min · US-2 W
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Turn right onto US-2 Business
156 m · 11 sec · US-2 Business
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Continue on Burdick Expressway East
3.4 mi · 8 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 Park River 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.
State Highway 17
Continue on 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 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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Park River and Rain near Minot.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Park River to Minot?
The road trip is about 185 miles (297.7 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?
Wolford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.4 miles from Park River and 92.6 miles from Minot.
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 21.3 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 12:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.62 one way or $49.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Park River and Rain near Minot.
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 Park River and Minot. Straight-line distance: 163.74 mi (263.51 km).
#1 Park River
City in Walsh County, North Dakota, United States
| Population | 1,305 |
| Coordinates | 48.3986000, -97.7412000 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| 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: 298 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 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 | $24.62 | $49.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.77 | $55.54 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.39 | $60.78 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $34.64 | $69.27 |
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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