Barrie to Minneapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

668.4 miles 1075.7 km · straight line
802.1 miles estimated 1290.8 km · driving distance
16h 8min estimated drive time
CAD 130 - CAD 160 estimated fuel cost
~1h 51min flight time
278° W bearing direction

How far is Barrie from Minneapolis?

The distance from Barrie to Minneapolis is 668.4 miles (1075.7 km) as the crow flies. Minneapolis is located W of Barrie. By car, the driving distance is approximately 802.1 miles, taking about 16h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 51min. Barrie is in Ontario, Canada, while Minneapolis is in Minnesota, United States.

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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. 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 Barrie and Minneapolis. 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 Barrie to Minneapolis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 8min CAD 130 - CAD 160 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 22min $64–$120* Budget
Train ~20h 58min $96–$281* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Barrie & Minneapolis

Quick Facts

Barrie
44.40°N, 79.67°W
America/Toronto
269m 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 223 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients