Minot to Spokane: Road Trip Guide & Distance

746.2 miles 1200.9 km · straight line
895.5 miles estimated 1441.1 km · driving distance
18h 1min estimated drive time
$86 - $106 estimated fuel cost
~2h 0min flight time
273° W bearing direction

How far is Minot from Spokane?

The distance from Minot to Spokane is 746.2 miles (1200.9 km) as the crow flies. Spokane is located W of Minot. By car, the driving distance is approximately 895.5 miles, taking about 18h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 0min. Both are located in United States — Minot in North Dakota and Spokane 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 Spokane. 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 Spokane

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 1min $86 - $106 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 37min $72–$134* Budget
Train ~23h 25min $107–$313* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Minot & Spokane

Quick Facts

Minot
48.23°N, 101.30°W
America/Chicago
494m elevation
Spokane
47.66°N, 117.43°W
America/Los_Angeles
576m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 249 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 62 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients