Long Beach, California to Minneapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1531 miles 2463.9 km · straight line
1909.5 miles actual route 3073.1 km · driving distance
33h 46min estimated drive time
$184 - $226 estimated fuel cost
~3h 35min flight time
52° NE bearing direction

How far is Long Beach, California from Minneapolis?

The distance from Long Beach, California to Minneapolis is 1531 miles (2463.9 km) as the crow flies. Minneapolis is located NE of Long Beach, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1909.5 miles, taking about 33h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 35min. Both are located in United States — Long Beach, California in California 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 Long Beach, California 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 Long Beach, California to Minneapolis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 33h 46min $184 - $226 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~40h 31min $153–$286* Budget
Train ~43h 54min $229–$668* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Beach, California & Minneapolis

Quick Facts

Long Beach, California
33.77°N, 118.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m 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 510 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 128 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM