Hoffman Estates to Minneapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

329.5 miles 530.3 km · straight line
395.4 miles estimated 636.4 km · driving distance
7h 57min estimated drive time
$38 - $47 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
310° NW bearing direction

How far is Hoffman Estates from Minneapolis?

The distance from Hoffman Estates to Minneapolis is 329.5 miles (530.3 km) as the crow flies. Minneapolis is located NW of Hoffman Estates. By car, the driving distance is approximately 395.4 miles, taking about 7h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Hoffman Estates 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 Hoffman Estates 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 Hoffman Estates to Minneapolis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 57min $38 - $47 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 32min $32–$59* Budget
Train ~7h 33min $47–$138* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hoffman Estates & Minneapolis

Quick Facts

Hoffman Estates
42.04°N, 88.08°W
America/Chicago
239m 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 110 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 75.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients