Charlotte to Minneapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

938.6 miles 1510.5 km · straight line
1164.4 miles actual route 1873.9 km · driving distance
22h 3min estimated drive time
$112 - $138 estimated fuel cost
~2h 23min flight time
320° NW bearing direction

How far is Charlotte from Minneapolis?

The distance from Charlotte to Minneapolis is 938.6 miles (1510.5 km) as the crow flies. Minneapolis is located NW of Charlotte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1164.4 miles, taking about 22h 3min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 23min. Both are located in United States — Charlotte in North Carolina 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 Charlotte 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 Charlotte to Minneapolis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 3min $112 - $138 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 28min $93–$175* Budget
Train ~28h 40min $140–$408* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charlotte & Minneapolis

Quick Facts

Charlotte
35.23°N, 80.84°W
America/New_York
229m 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 313 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 78 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM