Minot to Moscow: Road Trip Guide & Distance

739.2 miles 1189.7 km · straight line
887.1 miles estimated 1427.6 km · driving distance
17h 51min estimated drive time
$85 - $105 estimated fuel cost
~1h 59min flight time
268° W bearing direction

How far is Minot from Moscow?

The distance from Minot to Moscow is 739.2 miles (1189.7 km) as the crow flies. Moscow is located W of Minot. By car, the driving distance is approximately 887.1 miles, taking about 17h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 59min. Both are located in United States — Minot in North Dakota and Moscow in Idaho.

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 Minot and Moscow. 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 Minot to Moscow

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 51min $85 - $105 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 25min $71–$133* Budget
Train ~23h 12min $106–$310* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Minot & Moscow

Quick Facts

Minot
48.23°N, 101.30°W
America/Chicago
494m elevation
Moscow
46.73°N, 117.00°W
America/Los_Angeles
786m 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 · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients