Apple Valley, Minnesota to Grand Island: Road Trip Guide & Distance

369.5 miles 594.6 km · straight line
443.3 miles estimated 713.5 km · driving distance
8h 55min estimated drive time
$43 - $53 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
226° SW bearing direction

How far is Apple Valley, Minnesota from Grand Island?

The distance from Apple Valley, Minnesota to Grand Island is 369.5 miles (594.6 km) as the crow flies. Grand Island is located SW of Apple Valley, Minnesota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 443.3 miles, taking about 8h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Apple Valley, Minnesota in Minnesota and Grand Island in Nebraska.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Apple Valley, Minnesota and Grand Island. 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 Grand Island

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 55min $43 - $53 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 42min $35–$66* Budget
Train ~8h 28min $53–$155* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Apple Valley, Minnesota & Grand Island

Quick Facts

Apple Valley, Minnesota
44.73°N, 93.22°W
America/Chicago
291m elevation
Grand Island
40.92°N, 98.34°W
America/Chicago
567m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 123 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 67.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients