Colorado Springs to Minneapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Colorado Springs from Minneapolis?

The distance from Colorado Springs to Minneapolis is 729.1 miles (1173.4 km) as the crow flies. Minneapolis is located NE of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 984.4 miles, taking about 17h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 58min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs 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.