Highland Park to Minneapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

334.7 miles 538.7 km · straight line
401.7 miles estimated 646.4 km · driving distance
8h 5min estimated drive time
$39 - $48 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
307° NW bearing direction

How far is Highland Park from Minneapolis?

The distance from Highland Park to Minneapolis is 334.7 miles (538.7 km) as the crow flies. Minneapolis is located NW of Highland Park. By car, the driving distance is approximately 401.7 miles, taking about 8h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Highland Park 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 Highland Park 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 Highland Park to Minneapolis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 5min $39 - $48 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 42min $32–$60* Budget
Train ~7h 41min $48–$141* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Highland Park & Minneapolis

Quick Facts

Highland Park
42.18°N, 87.80°W
America/Chicago
212m 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 74.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients