Edmonton to Minneapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1081.5 miles 1740.5 km · straight line
1230.7 miles actual route 1980.7 km · driving distance
23h 16min estimated drive time
CAD 200 - CAD 246 estimated fuel cost
~2h 41min flight time
115° ESE bearing direction

How far is Edmonton from Minneapolis?

The distance from Edmonton to Minneapolis is 1081.5 miles (1740.5 km) as the crow flies. Minneapolis is located ESE of Edmonton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1230.7 miles, taking about 23h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 41min. Edmonton is in Alberta, Canada, while Minneapolis is in Minnesota, United States.

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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. 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 Edmonton 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 Edmonton to Minneapolis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 16min CAD 200 - CAD 246 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 55min $98–$185* Budget
Train ~30h 15min $148–$431* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Edmonton & Minneapolis

Quick Facts

Edmonton
53.55°N, 113.49°W
America/Edmonton
668m 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 361 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 90 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM