Albuquerque to Minneapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Albuquerque from Minneapolis?

The distance from Albuquerque to Minneapolis is 981.8 miles (1580 km) as the crow flies. Minneapolis is located NE of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1227.1 miles, taking about 22h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 29min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico and Minneapolis in Minnesota.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Albuquerque and Minneapolis. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.