How long is the commute from Minot, ND?
Workers who live in Minot, ND take an average of 19.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
1.4% of workers walk to work.
5.3% work from home.
5.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.7 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 5.3%
- Households without a car
- 5.9%
How people in Minot get to work
| Means of transportation | Minot | Ward County | North Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.2% (±2.9 points) | 78.4% | 77.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.5% (±2.3 points) | 11.8% | 8.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±0.4 points) | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.4% (±0.5 points) | 2.0% | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.2% (±1.2 points) | 1.7% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.3% (±1.4 points) | 5.7% | 8.1% | 15.1% |
In Minot, the average commute is not measurably different from Ward County (19.3 minutes).
It is also higher than in North Dakota (17.9 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Minot, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Ward County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from North Dakota (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Ward County, Minot ranks 21 of 35 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 347 of 626.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Minot
| Vehicles available | Minot | Ward County | North Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.9% (±1.4 points) | 4.8% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.8% (±2.9 points) | 31.1% | 30.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.6% (±3.0 points) | 39.1% | 37.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.7% (±2.8 points) | 25.0% | 26.8% | 21.9% |
In Minot, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Ward County (4.8%).
It is not measurably different from North Dakota (5.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Minot
| Minot | Ward County | North Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.3% (±1.4 points) | 5.7% (±1.0 points) | 8.1% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.6% (±1.2 points) | 96.1% (±0.9 points) | 94.8% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.4% (±1.9 points) | 90.6% (±1.4 points) | 88.7% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% |
In Minot, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Ward County (90.6%).
It is not measurably different from North Dakota (88.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Minot
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minot | — | 19.7 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| Harrison Township | 4.1 mi | 20.4 minutes (±6.6) | Not measurably different |
| Nedrose Township | 5.0 mi | 17.7 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Burlington | 6.5 mi | 23.3 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Afton Township | 6.6 mi | 15.5 minutes (±3.8) | Lower |
| Sundre Township | 6.9 mi | 24.0 minutes (±6.9) | Not measurably different |
| Surrey | 6.9 mi | 19.8 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Eureka Township | 6.9 mi | 16.3 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| McKinley Township | 7.5 mi | 17.1 minutes (±6.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Afton Township, ND (15.5 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Burlington, ND (23.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Ward County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Burlington | 23.3 minutes (±2.8) |
| 16 | Makoti | 22.9 minutes (±22.9) |
| 17 | New Prairie Township | 22.1 minutes (±5.7) |
| 18 | Berthold | 22.0 minutes (±4.5) |
| 19 | Harrison Township | 20.4 minutes (±6.6) |
| 20 | Surrey | 19.8 minutes (±2.5) |
| 21 | Minot | 19.7 minutes (±1.7) |
| 22 | Sawyer | 19.4 minutes (±2.7) |
| 23 | Kirkelie Township | 18.8 minutes (±3.6) |
| 24 | Nedrose Township | 17.7 minutes (±3.3) |
| 25 | McKinley Township | 17.1 minutes (±6.6) |
| 26 | Eureka Township | 16.3 minutes (±3.5) |
| 27 | Kenmare | 16.0 minutes (±4.2) |
Showing 13 of 35 places in Ward County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Minot
How long is the average commute in Minot?
Workers who live in Minot, ND take an average of 19.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Minot without a car?
5.9% of households in Minot have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Minot?
5.3% (±1.4 points) of workers who live in Minot worked from home, and 89.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Minot city, North Dakota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Minot city, North Dakota
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Minot city, North Dakota
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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