Grand Island to Minneapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Grand Island from Minneapolis?

The distance from Grand Island to Minneapolis is 379.8 miles (611.2 km) as the crow flies. Minneapolis is located NE of Grand Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 455.7 miles, taking about 9h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Grand Island in Nebraska 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Grand Island 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.