Flint to Minneapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

494.7 miles 796.1 km · straight line
593.6 miles estimated 955.3 km · driving distance
11h 56min estimated drive time
$57 - $70 estimated fuel cost
~1h 30min flight time
289° WNW bearing direction

How far is Flint from Minneapolis?

The distance from Flint to Minneapolis is 494.7 miles (796.1 km) as the crow flies. Minneapolis is located WNW of Flint. By car, the driving distance is approximately 593.6 miles, taking about 11h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Both are located in United States — Flint in Michigan and Minneapolis in Minnesota.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Flint 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 Flint to Minneapolis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 56min $57 - $70 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 19min $47–$89* Budget
Train ~11h 20min $71–$208* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Flint & Minneapolis

Quick Facts

Flint
43.01°N, 83.69°W
America/Detroit
229m 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 165 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 50.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients