Atlanta to Minneapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

907.9 miles 1461.2 km · straight line
1107.4 miles actual route 1782.2 km · driving distance
20h 43min estimated drive time
$107 - $131 estimated fuel cost
~2h 20min flight time
331° NNW bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Minneapolis?

The distance from Atlanta to Minneapolis is 907.9 miles (1461.2 km) as the crow flies. Minneapolis is located NNW of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1107.4 miles, taking about 20h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 20min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia 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. 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 Atlanta 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 Atlanta to Minneapolis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 43min $107 - $131 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 52min $89–$166* Budget
Train ~26h 56min $133–$388* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & Minneapolis

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m 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 303 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 76 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM