Columbus, Ohio to Minneapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

626.8 miles 1008.8 km · straight line
729.2 miles actual route 1173.5 km · driving distance
14h 26min estimated drive time
$70 - $86 estimated fuel cost
~1h 46min flight time
307° NW bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Minneapolis?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Minneapolis is 626.8 miles (1008.8 km) as the crow flies. Minneapolis is located NW of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 729.2 miles, taking about 14h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 46min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Columbus, Ohio 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 Columbus, Ohio to Minneapolis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 26min $70 - $86 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 19min $58–$109* Budget
Train ~18h 46min $88–$255* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Minneapolis

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m 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 209 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM