IF *I* were you....
I would go via Bismarck...
Then I could stop in and say hi to my Dad and stepmom as well!
It's prob better to go through Bismarck and then take 83 north to Minot. '94 is a lot better drive.
True, it isn't the shortest way, but going N, then E is no picnic!
HOHN
(ND native son)