Apple Valley, Minnesota to Mandan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

396.8 miles 638.6 km · straight line
476.2 miles estimated 766.3 km · driving distance
9h 35min estimated drive time
$46 - $56 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
294° WNW bearing direction

How far is Apple Valley, Minnesota from Mandan?

The distance from Apple Valley, Minnesota to Mandan is 396.8 miles (638.6 km) as the crow flies. Mandan is located WNW of Apple Valley, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 476.2 miles, taking about 9h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Apple Valley, Minnesota in Minnesota and Mandan in North Dakota.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Apple Valley, Minnesota and Mandan. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Apple Valley, Minnesota to Mandan

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 35min $46 - $56 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 30min $38–$71* Budget
Train ~9h 6min $57–$167* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Apple Valley, Minnesota & Mandan

Quick Facts

Apple Valley, Minnesota
44.73°N, 93.22°W
America/Chicago
291m elevation
Mandan
46.83°N, 100.89°W
America/North_Dakota/New_Salem
502m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 132 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 62.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients