Idaho Falls to Minot: Road Trip Guide & Distance

611.9 miles 984.8 km · straight line
734.3 miles estimated 1181.8 km · driving distance
14h 46min estimated drive time
$71 - $87 estimated fuel cost
~1h 44min flight time
54° NE bearing direction

How far is Idaho Falls from Minot?

The distance from Idaho Falls to Minot is 611.9 miles (984.8 km) as the crow flies. Minot is located NE of Idaho Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 734.3 miles, taking about 14h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 44min. Both are located in United States — Idaho Falls 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Idaho Falls 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.

How to Get from Idaho Falls to Minot

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 46min $71 - $87 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 44min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 43min $59–$110* Budget
Train ~19h 12min $88–$257* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Idaho Falls & Minot

Quick Facts

Idaho Falls
43.47°N, 112.03°W
America/Boise
1434m 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 204 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients