Appleton to Minot: Road Trip Guide & Distance

672.8 miles 1082.7 km · straight line
807.3 miles estimated 1299.2 km · driving distance
16h 14min estimated drive time
$78 - $96 estimated fuel cost
~1h 51min flight time
299° WNW bearing direction

How far is Appleton from Minot?

The distance from Appleton to Minot is 672.8 miles (1082.7 km) as the crow flies. Minot is located WNW of Appleton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 807.3 miles, taking about 16h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 51min. Both are located in United States — Appleton in Wisconsin and Minot in North Dakota.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Appleton and Minot. 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 Appleton to Minot

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 14min $78 - $96 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 29min $65–$121* Budget
Train ~21h 6min $97–$283* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Appleton & Minot

Quick Facts

Appleton
44.26°N, 88.42°W
America/Chicago
242m elevation
Minot
48.23°N, 101.30°W
America/Chicago
494m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 224 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients