Boston, Massachusetts to Minneapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1120.8 miles 1803.8 km · straight line
1401.3 miles actual route 2255.2 km · driving distance
26h 24min estimated drive time
$135 - $166 estimated fuel cost
~2h 45min flight time
287° WNW bearing direction

How far is Boston, Massachusetts from Minneapolis?

The distance from Boston, Massachusetts to Minneapolis is 1120.8 miles (1803.8 km) as the crow flies. Minneapolis is located WNW of Boston, Massachusetts. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1401.3 miles, taking about 26h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 45min. Both are located in United States — Boston, Massachusetts in Massachusetts 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 Boston, Massachusetts 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 Boston, Massachusetts to Minneapolis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 26h 24min $135 - $166 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~31h 41min $112–$210* Budget
Train ~34h 19min $168–$490* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Boston, Massachusetts & Minneapolis

Quick Facts

Boston, Massachusetts
42.36°N, 71.06°W
America/New_York
43m 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 374 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 93 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM