Bakersfield to Minot: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Bakersfield from Minot?

The distance from Bakersfield to Minot is 1268 miles (2040.6 km) as the crow flies. Minot is located NE of Bakersfield. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1521.6 miles, taking about 30h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 3min. Both are located in United States — Bakersfield in California 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Bakersfield 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.