Minot is a city in north-central North Dakota, in the north-central region of the United States, and is the county seat of Ward County.

Quick Scoop: Where Is Minot?

  • Minot sits in the Souris (Mouse) River Valley, about 50 miles (80 km) south of the Canadian border.
  • It is roughly 100–110 miles (about 180 km) north of Bismarck, the capital of North Dakota.
  • The city is known as the “Magic” City and is the fourth-largest city in North Dakota.

Minot on the Map

  • Country: United States; State: North Dakota; County: Ward County.
  • Region: Drift Prairie of northwestern/north-central North Dakota, with the Souris (Mouse) River running west to east through town.
  • Minot Air Force Base is located about 15 miles (24–25 km) north of the city and is one of its major landmarks.

Nearby Cities & Distance

  • About 170 km north of Bismarck and around 425 km northwest of Fargo.
  • Serves as a trading center for much of northern North Dakota and parts of Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

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