Greater Sudbury to Minneapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

600.5 miles 966.4 km · straight line
720.6 miles estimated 1159.7 km · driving distance
14h 30min estimated drive time
CAD 117 - CAD 144 estimated fuel cost
~1h 42min flight time
264° W bearing direction

How far is Greater Sudbury from Minneapolis?

The distance from Greater Sudbury to Minneapolis is 600.5 miles (966.4 km) as the crow flies. Minneapolis is located W of Greater Sudbury. By car, the driving distance is approximately 720.6 miles, taking about 14h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Greater Sudbury is in Ontario, Canada, while Minneapolis is in Minnesota, United States.

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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Greater Sudbury 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 Greater Sudbury to Minneapolis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 30min CAD 117 - CAD 144 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 24min $58–$108* Budget
Train ~18h 51min $86–$252* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Greater Sudbury & Minneapolis

Quick Facts

Greater Sudbury
46.49°N, 80.99°W
America/Toronto
266m 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 200 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients