Apple Valley, Minnesota to Butte: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Apple Valley, Minnesota from Butte?

The distance from Apple Valley, Minnesota to Butte is 939.5 miles (1511.9 km) as the crow flies. Butte is located WNW of Apple Valley, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1127.4 miles, taking about 22h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 23min. Both are located in United States — Apple Valley, Minnesota in Minnesota and Butte in Montana.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Apple Valley, Minnesota and Butte. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.