El Paso to Minneapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1157.2 miles 1862.4 km · straight line
1375.3 miles actual route 2213.3 km · driving distance
26h 11min estimated drive time
$132 - $163 estimated fuel cost
~2h 50min flight time
34° NE bearing direction

How far is El Paso from Minneapolis?

The distance from El Paso to Minneapolis is 1157.2 miles (1862.4 km) as the crow flies. Minneapolis is located NE of El Paso. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1375.3 miles, taking about 26h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 50min. Both are located in United States — El Paso 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 El Paso 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 El Paso to Minneapolis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 26h 11min $132 - $163 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~31h 25min $110–$206* Budget
Train ~34h 2min $165–$481* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between El Paso & Minneapolis

Quick Facts

El Paso
31.76°N, 106.48°W
America/Denver
1137m 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 386 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 96 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM