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Distance from Fargo to Minot

Driving Distance
268.5 mi 432.2 km
Flying Distance
230.4 mi 370.8 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Fargo, North Dakota to Minot, North Dakota is 268.5 mi (432.2 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 230.4 mi (370.8 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 28 min

The estimated travel time by road is 4 hours 14 minutes

Traveling highway, long-distance in a west direction. Average speeds around 59 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Fargo
Place Fargo
State/Province North Dakota
Country US
Latitude 46.877186
Longitude -96.789803
GPS 46.877186° N, 96.789803° W
Local Time 7:30 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:

Minot
Place Minot
State/Province North Dakota
Country US
Latitude 48.232967
Longitude -101.292291
GPS 48.232967° N, 101.292291° W
Local Time 7:30 AM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Fargo, North Dakota to Minot, North Dakota covers 268.5 mi (432.2 km) in a west direction. This highway, long-distance route typically takes 4 hours 14 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (264.6-285.7 miles / 426-460 km). The primary route shown here saves 4 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 59 mph (95 km/h).

Available Routes

I-94 W and US-52 W
268.5 mi 4 hours 14 minutes
Shortest Fastest
US-52 W
264.6 mi 4 hours 16 minutes
I-29 N and US-2 W
285.7 mi 4 hours 20 minutes

Route Map Visualization

Route map from Fargo to Minot

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.