Minot to Roy: Road Trip Guide & Distance

717.4 miles 1154.5 km · straight line
860.8 miles estimated 1385.4 km · driving distance
17h 19min estimated drive time
$83 - $102 estimated fuel cost
~1h 57min flight time
231° SW bearing direction

How far is Minot from Roy?

The distance from Minot to Roy is 717.4 miles (1154.5 km) as the crow flies. Roy is located SW of Minot. By car, the driving distance is approximately 860.8 miles, taking about 17h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 57min. Both are located in United States — Minot in North Dakota and Roy in Utah.

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 Roy. 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 Roy

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 19min $83 - $102 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 47min $69–$129* Budget
Train ~22h 31min $103–$301* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Minot & Roy

Quick Facts

Minot
48.23°N, 101.30°W
America/Chicago
494m elevation
Roy
41.16°N, 112.03°W
America/Denver
1384m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 239 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 60 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients