Dallas, Texas to Minneapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

863.9 miles 1390.3 km · straight line
938.7 miles actual route 1510.7 km · driving distance
17h 20min estimated drive time
$90 - $111 estimated fuel cost
~2h 14min flight time
12° NNE bearing direction

How far is Dallas, Texas from Minneapolis?

The distance from Dallas, Texas to Minneapolis is 863.9 miles (1390.3 km) as the crow flies. Minneapolis is located NNE of Dallas, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 938.7 miles, taking about 17h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 14min. Both are located in United States — Dallas, Texas in Texas 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 Dallas, Texas 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 Dallas, Texas to Minneapolis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 20min $90 - $111 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 48min $75–$141* Budget
Train ~22h 32min $113–$329* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dallas, Texas & Minneapolis

Quick Facts

Dallas, Texas
32.78°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
131m 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 288 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 72 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM