Kansas City to Minneapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

411.7 miles 662.5 km · straight line
436 miles actual route 701.7 km · driving distance
7h 58min estimated drive time
$42 - $52 estimated fuel cost
~1h 20min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Kansas City from Minneapolis?

The distance from Kansas City to Minneapolis is 411.7 miles (662.5 km) as the crow flies. Minneapolis is located N of Kansas City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 436 miles, taking about 7h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Kansas 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 Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Minneapolis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 58min $42 - $52 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 34min $35–$65* Budget
Train ~7h 34min $52–$153* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kansas City & Minneapolis

Quick Facts

Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m 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 137 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 60.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM