Indiana Dunes to Minneapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

387.5 miles 623.6 km · straight line
465 miles estimated 748.3 km · driving distance
9h 21min estimated drive time
$45 - $55 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
308° NW bearing direction

How far is Indiana Dunes from Minneapolis?

The distance from Indiana Dunes to Minneapolis is 387.5 miles (623.6 km) as the crow flies. Minneapolis is located NW of Indiana Dunes. By car, the driving distance is approximately 465 miles, taking about 9h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Indiana Dunes in Indiana 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 Indiana Dunes 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 Indiana Dunes to Minneapolis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 21min $45 - $55 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 13min $37–$70* Budget
Train ~8h 53min $56–$163* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Indiana Dunes & Minneapolis

Quick Facts

Indiana Dunes
41.65°N, 87.05°W
America/New_York
60m 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 129 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 64.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients