Boulder to Minneapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

700.2 miles 1126.8 km · straight line
840.2 miles estimated 1352.2 km · driving distance
16h 54min estimated drive time
$81 - $100 estimated fuel cost
~1h 55min flight time
57° ENE bearing direction

How far is Boulder from Minneapolis?

The distance from Boulder to Minneapolis is 700.2 miles (1126.8 km) as the crow flies. Minneapolis is located ENE of Boulder. By car, the driving distance is approximately 840.2 miles, taking about 16h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 55min. Both are located in United States — Boulder in Colorado 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 Boulder 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 Boulder to Minneapolis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 54min $81 - $100 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 17min $67–$126* Budget
Train ~21h 58min $101–$294* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Boulder & Minneapolis

Quick Facts

Boulder
40.02°N, 105.27°W
America/Denver
1655m 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 233 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients