Minot to Tri-Cities: Road Trip Guide & Distance

848.9 miles 1366.1 km · straight line
1018.6 miles estimated 1639.3 km · driving distance
20h 29min estimated drive time
$98 - $121 estimated fuel cost
~2h 12min flight time
267° W bearing direction

How far is Minot from Tri-Cities?

The distance from Minot to Tri-Cities is 848.9 miles (1366.1 km) as the crow flies. Tri-Cities is located W of Minot. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1018.6 miles, taking about 20h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 12min. Both are located in United States — Minot in North Dakota and Tri-Cities 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 Tri-Cities. 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 Tri-Cities

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 29min $98 - $121 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 35min $81–$153* Budget
Train ~26h 38min $122–$357* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Minot & Tri-Cities

Quick Facts

Minot
48.23°N, 101.30°W
America/Chicago
494m elevation
Tri-Cities
46.25°N, 119.20°W
America/Los_Angeles
106m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 283 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 71 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients