Minot to Surrey: Road Trip Guide & Distance

980.9 miles 1578.6 km · straight line
1177.1 miles estimated 1894.3 km · driving distance
23h 41min estimated drive time
$113 - $139 estimated fuel cost
~2h 28min flight time
282° WNW bearing direction

How far is Minot from Surrey?

The distance from Minot to Surrey is 980.9 miles (1578.6 km) as the crow flies. Surrey is located WNW of Minot. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1177.1 miles, taking about 23h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 28min. Minot is in North Dakota, United States, while Surrey is in British Columbia, Canada.

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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. 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 Surrey. 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 Surrey

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 41min $113 - $139 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 25min $94–$177* Budget
Train ~30h 47min $141–$412* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Minot & Surrey

Quick Facts

Minot
48.23°N, 101.30°W
America/Chicago
494m elevation
Surrey
49.11°N, 122.83°W
America/Vancouver
82m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 327 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 82 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients