Long Island to Minneapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1056.3 miles 1699.9 km · straight line
1251.9 miles actual route 2014.8 km · driving distance
23h 33min estimated drive time
$120 - $148 estimated fuel cost
~2h 37min flight time
293° WNW bearing direction

How far is Long Island from Minneapolis?

The distance from Long Island to Minneapolis is 1056.3 miles (1699.9 km) as the crow flies. Minneapolis is located WNW of Long Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1251.9 miles, taking about 23h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 37min. Both are located in United States — Long Island in New York 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. 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. 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 Island 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 Island to Minneapolis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 33min $120 - $148 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 37min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 16min $100–$188* Budget
Train ~30h 37min $150–$438* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Island & Minneapolis

Quick Facts

Long Island
40.79°N, 73.14°W
America/New_York
20m 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 352 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 88 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM