Joliet to Minneapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

353.2 miles 568.5 km · straight line
423.9 miles estimated 682.2 km · driving distance
8h 32min estimated drive time
$41 - $50 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
314° NW bearing direction

How far is Joliet from Minneapolis?

The distance from Joliet to Minneapolis is 353.2 miles (568.5 km) as the crow flies. Minneapolis is located NW of Joliet. By car, the driving distance is approximately 423.9 miles, taking about 8h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Joliet 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 Joliet 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 Joliet to Minneapolis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 32min $41 - $50 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 14min $34–$64* Budget
Train ~8h 6min $51–$148* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Joliet & Minneapolis

Quick Facts

Joliet
41.53°N, 88.08°W
America/Chicago
165m 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 118 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 70.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients