Milwaukee to Minot: Road Trip Guide & Distance

738.3 miles 1188.1 km · straight line
834.6 miles actual route 1343.1 km · driving distance
15h 20min estimated drive time
$80 - $99 estimated fuel cost
~1h 59min flight time
304° WNW bearing direction

How far is Milwaukee from Minot?

The distance from Milwaukee to Minot is 738.3 miles (1188.1 km) as the crow flies. Minot is located WNW of Milwaukee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 834.6 miles, taking about 15h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 59min. Both are located in United States — Milwaukee in Wisconsin 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. 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. 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 Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee to Minot

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 20min $80 - $99 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 24min $67–$125* Budget
Train ~19h 56min $100–$292* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Milwaukee & Minot

Quick Facts

Milwaukee
43.04°N, 87.91°W
America/Chicago
188m 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 246 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 62 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM