Glendale Heights to Minneapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

335.8 miles 540.4 km · straight line
403 miles estimated 648.5 km · driving distance
8h 6min estimated drive time
$39 - $48 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
311° NW bearing direction

How far is Glendale Heights from Minneapolis?

The distance from Glendale Heights to Minneapolis is 335.8 miles (540.4 km) as the crow flies. Minneapolis is located NW of Glendale Heights. By car, the driving distance is approximately 403 miles, taking about 8h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Glendale Heights in Illinois 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 Glendale Heights 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 Glendale Heights to Minneapolis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 6min $39 - $48 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 43min $32–$60* Budget
Train ~7h 42min $48–$141* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Glendale Heights & Minneapolis

Quick Facts

Glendale Heights
41.91°N, 88.06°W
America/Chicago
232m 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 112 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 74.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients