Chaska to Mandan: Road Trip Guide & Distance

378 miles 608.3 km · straight line
453.6 miles estimated 730 km · driving distance
9h 8min estimated drive time
$44 - $54 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
294° WNW bearing direction

How far is Chaska from Mandan?

The distance from Chaska to Mandan is 378 miles (608.3 km) as the crow flies. Mandan is located WNW of Chaska. By car, the driving distance is approximately 453.6 miles, taking about 9h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Chaska 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 Chaska 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 Chaska to Mandan

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 8min $44 - $54 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 58min $36–$68* Budget
Train ~8h 41min $54–$159* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Chaska & Mandan

Quick Facts

Chaska
44.79°N, 93.60°W
America/Chicago
223m 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 126 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 65.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients