Jacksonville, Florida to Minneapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1191.9 miles 1918.2 km · straight line
1454.4 miles actual route 2340.6 km · driving distance
27h 2min estimated drive time
$140 - $172 estimated fuel cost
~2h 54min flight time
331° NNW bearing direction

How far is Jacksonville, Florida from Minneapolis?

The distance from Jacksonville, Florida to Minneapolis is 1191.9 miles (1918.2 km) as the crow flies. Minneapolis is located NNW of Jacksonville, Florida. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1454.4 miles, taking about 27h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 54min. Both are located in United States — Jacksonville, Florida in Florida 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 Jacksonville, Florida 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 Jacksonville, Florida to Minneapolis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27h 2min $140 - $172 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~32h 26min $116–$218* Budget
Train ~35h 9min $175–$509* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jacksonville, Florida & Minneapolis

Quick Facts

Jacksonville, Florida
30.33°N, 81.66°W
America/New_York
12m 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 397 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 99 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM