Carol Stream to Minneapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

333.2 miles 536.2 km · straight line
399.8 miles estimated 643.4 km · driving distance
8h 3min estimated drive time
$38 - $47 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
311° NW bearing direction

How far is Carol Stream from Minneapolis?

The distance from Carol Stream to Minneapolis is 333.2 miles (536.2 km) as the crow flies. Minneapolis is located NW of Carol Stream. By car, the driving distance is approximately 399.8 miles, taking about 8h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Carol Stream in Illinois and Minneapolis in Minnesota.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Carol Stream 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 Carol Stream to Minneapolis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 3min $38 - $47 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 40min $32–$60* Budget
Train ~7h 39min $48–$140* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Carol Stream & Minneapolis

Quick Facts

Carol Stream
41.91°N, 88.13°W
America/Chicago
231m 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 111 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 74.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients