Coeur d'Alene to Minot: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Coeur d'Alene from Minot?

The distance from Coeur d'Alene to Minot is 716.3 miles (1152.8 km) as the crow flies. Minot is located E of Coeur d'Alene. By car, the driving distance is approximately 859.6 miles, taking about 17h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 56min. Both are located in United States — Coeur d'Alene in Idaho 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 Coeur d'Alene 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.