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

1009.3 miles 1624.3 km · straight line
1211.2 miles estimated 1949.2 km · driving distance
24h 22min estimated drive time
$117 - $143 estimated fuel cost
~2h 32min flight time
293° WNW bearing direction

How far is Apple Valley, Minnesota from Glacier?

The distance from Apple Valley, Minnesota to Glacier is 1009.3 miles (1624.3 km) as the crow flies. Glacier is located WNW of Apple Valley, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1211.2 miles, taking about 24h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 32min. Both are located in United States — Apple Valley, Minnesota in Minnesota and Glacier 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 Glacier. 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.

How to Get from Apple Valley, Minnesota to Glacier

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 22min $117 - $143 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 14min $97–$182* Budget
Train ~31h 41min $145–$424* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Apple Valley, Minnesota & Glacier

Quick Facts

Apple Valley, Minnesota
44.73°N, 93.22°W
America/Chicago
291m elevation
Glacier
48.76°N, 113.79°W
America/Denver
1966m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 336 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 84 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients