Forest Lake to Minot: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Forest Lake from Minot?

The distance from Forest Lake to Minot is 442.9 miles (712.7 km) as the crow flies. Minot is located WNW of Forest Lake. By car, the driving distance is approximately 531.4 miles, taking about 10h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Both are located in United States — Forest Lake in Minnesota and Minot 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 Forest Lake 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.