How far is Thompson, ND from Minot, ND?
The driving distance from Thompson, ND to Minot, ND is about 217.8 miles (350.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 196.1 miles (315.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 24m.
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.
City in Eddy County, North Dakota, United States
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 Thompson and Minot.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thompson and Minot.
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Start on Broadway Street
82 m · 9 sec · Broadway Street
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Continue on State Highway 15
51.6 mi · 1 hr · State Highway 15
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Continue on Railroad Avenue
3250 ft · 2 min · Railroad Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 15
7.4 mi · 9 min · State Highway 15
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Continue on Railroad Avenue
3083 ft · 1 min · Railroad Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 15
12.1 mi · 14 min · State Highway 15
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Turn left onto State Highway 20
8.1 mi · 9 min · State Highway 20
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Turn right onto State Highway 15
25.1 mi · 29 min · State Highway 15
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Turn left onto 1st Street North
2.9 mi · 4 min · 1st Street North
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Turn right onto State Highway 15
24.3 mi · 29 min · State Highway 15
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Turn right onto US-52
14.9 mi · 17 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 Thompson 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 15
Continue on State Highway 15
51.6 mi · 01h 00m
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 Thompson and Sunny near Minot.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Thompson to Minot?
The road trip is about 217.8 miles (350.5 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?
New Rockford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.2 miles from Thompson and 106.6 miles from Minot.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 196.1 miles (315.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 10:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.00 one way or $58.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Thompson and Sunny near Minot.
Stop Ideas Near New Rockford
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 New Rockford.
Devils Lake
Rugby station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thompson and Minot. Straight-line distance: 196.09 mi (315.58 km).
#1 Thompson
City in North Dakota, United States
| Population | 1,027 |
| Coordinates | 47.7735900, -97.1098000 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| 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: 351 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 43m |
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 | $29.00 | $58.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.71 | $65.41 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.79 | $71.58 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $40.79 | $81.58 |
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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