How far is Rugby, ND from Minot, ND?

The driving distance from Rugby, ND to Minot, ND is about 64.9 miles (104.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
64.9 mi
01h 03m
Flight
60.49 mi
97.35 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.49 mi
Kilometers
97.35 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.9 mi
Kilometers
104.44 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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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 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Minot
Fri, Apr 17, 11:22 AM CDT
Return by in Rugby
Fri, Apr 17, 12:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rugby
2026-04-17T10:18
Arrive Minot
Fri, Apr 17, 11:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rugby
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Denbigh
ND

Settlement in McHenry County, North Dakota, United States

From Rugby
32.4 mi
00h 31m
To Minot
32.5 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
34°F
Friday

Light Snow Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 to 22 mph NW
Destination
33°F
Friday

Chance Light Snow

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
17 to 23 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Rugby and Minot.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rugby and Minot.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Avenue

    2889 ft · 1 min · South Main Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 10th Street Southwest

    668 ft · 24 sec · 10th Street Southwest

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue Southwest

    2133 ft · 49 sec · 3rd Avenue Southwest

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 65th Street Northeast

    1.2 mi · 1 min · 65th Street Northeast

  5. 5

    Continue on US-2 W

    21.5 mi · 23 min · US-2 W

  6. 6

    Continue on 62nd Street Northeast

    6.1 mi · 7 min · 62nd Street Northeast

  7. 7

    Continue on 57th Street North

    21.7 mi · 25 min · 57th Street North

  8. 8

    Continue on 4th Avenue

    4 mi · 5 min · 4th Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on US-2 W

    5.8 mi · 7 min · US-2 W

  10. 10

    Turn right onto US-2 Business

    156 m · 11 sec · US-2 Business

  11. 11

    Continue on Burdick Expressway East

    3.4 mi · 8 min · Burdick Expressway East

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Burdick Expressway West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rugby and Minot.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US-2 W
27.4 mi · 42%
57th Street North
21.7 mi · 33%
62nd Street Northeast
6.09 mi · 9%
4th Avenue
4.01 mi · 6%
Burdick Expressway East
3.44 mi · 5%
65th Street Northeast
1.22 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

57th Street North

Continue on 57th Street North

21.7 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
60.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Denbigh
00h 31m from Rugby
Leave By
4:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Snow Likely leaving Rugby and Chance Light Snow near Minot.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rugby to Minot?

The road trip is about 64.9 miles (104.4 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Denbigh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.4 miles from Rugby and 32.5 miles from Minot.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 60.5 miles (97.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 4:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.64 one way or $17.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Snow Likely around Rugby and Chance Light Snow near Minot.

Stop Ideas Near Denbigh

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Denbigh, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Denbigh.

RAIL

Rugby station

44 mi away
201 West Dewey Street
RAIL

Minot station

53 mi away
400 1st Ave. S.W.
BUS

Minot, ND

54 mi away
300 18th Avenue SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rugby and Minot. Straight-line distance: 60.49 mi (97.35 km).

Rugby

#1 Rugby

City North Dakota, US

Population2,566
Coordinates48.3688900, -99.9962500
Altitude472
CountryUnited States
Minot

#2 Minot

The most populous city in Ward County, North Dakota.

Population47,428
Coordinates48.2325100, -101.2962700
Altitude494
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Avenue (-99.996121, 48.36889)
End: Burdick Expressway West (-101.296255, 48.232455)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.29 gal
8.67 L · about $8.64
Round trip
$17.27
4.58 gal · 17.34 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.7 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.64 $17.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.74 $19.48
Premium $4.65 $10.66 $21.32
Diesel $5.30 $12.15 $24.29

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Dakota · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Rugby and Minot. The current time is 10:18:46.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.