Minot to Seattle: Road Trip Guide & Distance

971.9 miles 1564.2 km · straight line
1181.3 miles actual route 1901.1 km · driving distance
22h 1min estimated drive time
$114 - $140 estimated fuel cost
~2h 27min flight time
275° W bearing direction

How far is Minot from Seattle?

The distance from Minot to Seattle is 971.9 miles (1564.2 km) as the crow flies. Seattle is located W of Minot. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1181.3 miles, taking about 22h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 27min. Both are located in United States — Minot in North Dakota and Seattle in Washington.

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 Seattle. 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 Minot to Seattle

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 1min $114 - $140 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 25min $95–$177* Budget
Train ~28h 37min $142–$413* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Minot & Seattle

Quick Facts

Minot
48.23°N, 101.30°W
America/Chicago
494m elevation
Seattle
47.61°N, 122.33°W
America/Los_Angeles
56m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 324 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 81 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM