Houston to Minneapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Houston from Minneapolis?

The distance from Houston to Minneapolis is 1057.6 miles (1702.1 km) as the crow flies. Minneapolis is located N of Houston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1175.7 miles, taking about 21h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 38min. Both are located in United States — Houston in Texas 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. Heading North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road. 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 Houston 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.