Kitchener to Minneapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

640.1 miles 1030.1 km · straight line
768.1 miles estimated 1236.1 km · driving distance
15h 27min estimated drive time
CAD 125 - CAD 153 estimated fuel cost
~1h 47min flight time
284° WNW bearing direction

How far is Kitchener from Minneapolis?

The distance from Kitchener to Minneapolis is 640.1 miles (1030.1 km) as the crow flies. Minneapolis is located WNW of Kitchener. By car, the driving distance is approximately 768.1 miles, taking about 15h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 47min. Kitchener is in Ontario, Canada, while Minneapolis is in Minnesota, United States.

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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Kitchener 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 Kitchener to Minneapolis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 27min CAD 125 - CAD 153 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 32min $61–$115* Budget
Train ~20h 5min $92–$269* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Kitchener & Minneapolis

Quick Facts

Kitchener
43.43°N, 80.51°W
America/Toronto
336m 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 213 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients