Denton to Minneapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

838.5 miles 1349.5 km · straight line
1006.2 miles estimated 1619.4 km · driving distance
20h 15min estimated drive time
$97 - $119 estimated fuel cost
~2h 11min flight time
13° NNE bearing direction

How far is Denton from Minneapolis?

The distance from Denton to Minneapolis is 838.5 miles (1349.5 km) as the crow flies. Minneapolis is located NNE of Denton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1006.2 miles, taking about 20h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 11min. Both are located in United States — Denton 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 Denton 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 Denton to Minneapolis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 15min $97 - $119 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 18min $80–$151* Budget
Train ~26h 20min $121–$352* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Denton & Minneapolis

Quick Facts

Denton
33.21°N, 97.13°W
America/Chicago
201m 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 280 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 70 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients