Erie to Minneapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Erie from Minneapolis?

The distance from Erie to Minneapolis is 687.8 miles (1106.9 km) as the crow flies. Minneapolis is located WNW of Erie. By car, the driving distance is approximately 825.4 miles, taking about 16h 36min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 53min. Both are located in United States — Erie in Pennsylvania 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. 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 Erie 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.