Fresno, California to Minot: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1226.5 miles 1973.9 km · straight line
1689.4 miles actual route 2718.9 km · driving distance
30h 28min estimated drive time
$163 - $200 estimated fuel cost
~2h 58min flight time
44° NE bearing direction

How far is Fresno, California from Minot?

The distance from Fresno, California to Minot is 1226.5 miles (1973.9 km) as the crow flies. Minot is located NE of Fresno, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1689.4 miles, taking about 30h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 58min. Both are located in United States — Fresno, California 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 Fresno, California and Minot. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Fresno, California to Minot

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 30h 28min $163 - $200 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 58min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~36h 34min $135–$253* Budget
Train ~39h 36min $203–$591* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fresno, California & Minot

Quick Facts

Fresno, California
36.74°N, 119.79°W
America/Los_Angeles
94m 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 409 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 102 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM