Kearney to Minneapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Kearney from Minneapolis?

The distance from Kearney to Minneapolis is 417.2 miles (671.4 km) as the crow flies. Minneapolis is located NE of Kearney. By car, the driving distance is approximately 500.6 miles, taking about 10h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Kearney in Nebraska 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 East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Kearney 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.