Hartford to Minneapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1054.7 miles 1697.3 km · straight line
1301.1 miles actual route 2093.9 km · driving distance
24h 18min estimated drive time
$125 - $154 estimated fuel cost
~2h 37min flight time
289° WNW bearing direction

How far is Hartford from Minneapolis?

The distance from Hartford to Minneapolis is 1054.7 miles (1697.3 km) as the crow flies. Minneapolis is located WNW of Hartford. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1301.1 miles, taking about 24h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 37min. Both are located in United States — Hartford in Connecticut 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. 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. 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 Hartford 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 Hartford to Minneapolis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 18min $125 - $154 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 10min $104–$195* Budget
Train ~31h 35min $156–$455* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hartford & Minneapolis

Quick Facts

Hartford
41.77°N, 72.67°W
America/New_York
18m 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 352 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 88 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM