Gurnee to Minneapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

322.8 miles 519.5 km · straight line
387.4 miles estimated 623.4 km · driving distance
7h 48min estimated drive time
$37 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
306° NW bearing direction

How far is Gurnee from Minneapolis?

The distance from Gurnee to Minneapolis is 322.8 miles (519.5 km) as the crow flies. Minneapolis is located NW of Gurnee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 387.4 miles, taking about 7h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Gurnee 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 Gurnee 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 Gurnee to Minneapolis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 48min $37 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 22min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 25min $46–$136* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gurnee & Minneapolis

Quick Facts

Gurnee
42.37°N, 87.90°W
America/Chicago
207m 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 108 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 77.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients