Los Angeles to Minneapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Los Angeles from Minneapolis?
The distance from Los Angeles to Minneapolis is 1521.4 miles (2448.5 km) as the crow flies. Minneapolis is located NE of Los Angeles. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1896.8 miles, taking about 33h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 34min. Both are located in United States — Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Minneapolis
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 507 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 127 hours
- You could travel this distance about 16.4 times to circle the Earth's equator