Minot to Twin Falls: Road Trip Guide & Distance

747.8 miles 1203.4 km · straight line
897.3 miles estimated 1444.1 km · driving distance
18h 3min estimated drive time
$86 - $106 estimated fuel cost
~2h 0min flight time
243° WSW bearing direction

How far is Minot from Twin Falls?

The distance from Minot to Twin Falls is 747.8 miles (1203.4 km) as the crow flies. Twin Falls is located WSW of Minot. By car, the driving distance is approximately 897.3 miles, taking about 18h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 0min. Both are located in United States — Minot in North Dakota and Twin Falls in Idaho.

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 Twin Falls. 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 Twin Falls

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 3min $86 - $106 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 0min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 40min $72–$135* Budget
Train ~23h 28min $108–$314* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Minot & Twin Falls

Quick Facts

Minot
48.23°N, 101.30°W
America/Chicago
494m elevation
Twin Falls
42.56°N, 114.46°W
America/Boise
1138m 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 33.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients