Lake in the Hills to Minneapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Lake in the Hills from Minneapolis?

The distance from Lake in the Hills to Minneapolis is 313.5 miles (504.5 km) as the crow flies. Minneapolis is located NW of Lake in the Hills. By car, the driving distance is approximately 376.2 miles, taking about 7h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Lake in the Hills 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 Lake in the Hills 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.