Las Vegas to Minneapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1293.5 miles 2081.7 km · straight line
1628.5 miles actual route 2620.8 km · driving distance
28h 35min estimated drive time
$157 - $193 estimated fuel cost
~3h 6min flight time
55° NE bearing direction

How far is Las Vegas from Minneapolis?

The distance from Las Vegas to Minneapolis is 1293.5 miles (2081.7 km) as the crow flies. Minneapolis is located NE of Las Vegas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1628.5 miles, taking about 28h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 6min. Both are located in United States — Las Vegas in Nevada and Minneapolis in Minnesota.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas to Minneapolis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 35min $157 - $193 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~34h 18min $130–$244* Budget
Train ~37h 10min $195–$570* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Las Vegas & Minneapolis

Quick Facts

Las Vegas
36.17°N, 115.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
610m 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 431 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 108 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM