Fort Worth to Minneapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

872 miles 1403.4 km · straight line
983.2 miles actual route 1582.3 km · driving distance
17h 19min estimated drive time
$95 - $116 estimated fuel cost
~2h 15min flight time
13° NNE bearing direction

How far is Fort Worth from Minneapolis?

The distance from Fort Worth to Minneapolis is 872 miles (1403.4 km) as the crow flies. Minneapolis is located NNE of Fort Worth. By car, the driving distance is approximately 983.2 miles, taking about 17h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 15min. Both are located in United States — Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth to Minneapolis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 19min $95 - $116 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 47min $79–$147* Budget
Train ~22h 31min $118–$344* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Worth & Minneapolis

Quick Facts

Fort Worth
32.76°N, 97.33°W
America/Chicago
203m 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 291 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 73 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM