Arlington, Texas to Minneapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

870.5 miles 1400.9 km · straight line
994.3 miles actual route 1600.2 km · driving distance
17h 35min estimated drive time
$96 - $118 estimated fuel cost
~2h 15min flight time
13° NNE bearing direction

How far is Arlington, Texas from Minneapolis?

The distance from Arlington, Texas to Minneapolis is 870.5 miles (1400.9 km) as the crow flies. Minneapolis is located NNE of Arlington, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 994.3 miles, taking about 17h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 15min. Both are located in United States — Arlington, Texas in Texas 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 Arlington, Texas 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.

How to Get from Arlington, Texas to Minneapolis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 35min $96 - $118 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 6min $80–$149* Budget
Train ~22h 52min $119–$348* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Arlington, Texas & Minneapolis

Quick Facts

Arlington, Texas
32.74°N, 97.11°W
America/Chicago
184m elevation
Minneapolis
44.98°N, 93.27°W
America/Chicago
264m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 290 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 73 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM