Jefferson City to Minneapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Jefferson City from Minneapolis?

The distance from Jefferson City to Minneapolis is 445.8 miles (717.5 km) as the crow flies. Minneapolis is located N of Jefferson City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 535 miles, taking about 10h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 24min. Both are located in United States — Jefferson City in Missouri 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. Heading North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for Jefferson City 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.