Butte to Minneapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

933.7 miles 1502.7 km · straight line
1120.5 miles estimated 1803.2 km · driving distance
22h 32min estimated drive time
$108 - $133 estimated fuel cost
~2h 23min flight time
87° E bearing direction

How far is Butte from Minneapolis?

The distance from Butte to Minneapolis is 933.7 miles (1502.7 km) as the crow flies. Minneapolis is located E of Butte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1120.5 miles, taking about 22h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 23min. Both are located in United States — Butte in Montana 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 Butte 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 Butte to Minneapolis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 32min $108 - $133 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 2min $90–$168* Budget
Train ~29h 18min $134–$392* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Butte & Minneapolis

Quick Facts

Butte
46.00°N, 112.53°W
America/Denver
1688m 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 311 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 78 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients