Coeur d'Alene to Minneapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1132.8 miles 1823.1 km · straight line
1359.4 miles estimated 2187.7 km · driving distance
27h 21min estimated drive time
$131 - $161 estimated fuel cost
~2h 47min flight time
91° E bearing direction

How far is Coeur d'Alene from Minneapolis?

The distance from Coeur d'Alene to Minneapolis is 1132.8 miles (1823.1 km) as the crow flies. Minneapolis is located E of Coeur d'Alene. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1359.4 miles, taking about 27h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 47min. Both are located in United States — Coeur d'Alene in Idaho 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 Coeur d'Alene 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 Coeur d'Alene to Minneapolis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27h 21min $131 - $161 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~32h 49min $109–$204* Budget
Train ~35h 33min $163–$476* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Coeur d'Alene & Minneapolis

Quick Facts

Coeur d'Alene
47.68°N, 116.78°W
America/Los_Angeles
664m 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 378 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 94 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients