Arlington Heights to Mankato: Road Trip Guide & Distance

335.9 miles 540.6 km · straight line
403.1 miles estimated 648.7 km · driving distance
8h 7min estimated drive time
$39 - $48 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
297° WNW bearing direction

How far is Arlington Heights from Mankato?

The distance from Arlington Heights to Mankato is 335.9 miles (540.6 km) as the crow flies. Mankato is located WNW of Arlington Heights. By car, the driving distance is approximately 403.1 miles, taking about 8h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Arlington Heights in Illinois and Mankato in Minnesota.

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 Arlington Heights and Mankato. 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 Arlington Heights to Mankato

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 7min $39 - $48 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 44min $32–$60* Budget
Train ~7h 43min $48–$141* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Arlington Heights & Mankato

Quick Facts

Arlington Heights
42.09°N, 87.98°W
America/Chicago
214m elevation
Mankato
44.16°N, 94.01°W
America/Chicago
253m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 112 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 74.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients