Louisville to Minneapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

604.7 miles 973.1 km · straight line
711.8 miles actual route 1145.5 km · driving distance
13h 21min estimated drive time
$69 - $84 estimated fuel cost
~1h 43min flight time
323° NW bearing direction

How far is Louisville from Minneapolis?

The distance from Louisville to Minneapolis is 604.7 miles (973.1 km) as the crow flies. Minneapolis is located NW of Louisville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 711.8 miles, taking about 13h 21min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Both are located in United States — Louisville in Kentucky 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Louisville 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 Louisville to Minneapolis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 21min $69 - $84 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 1min $57–$107* Budget
Train ~17h 21min $85–$249* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Louisville & Minneapolis

Quick Facts

Louisville
38.25°N, 85.76°W
America/New_York
142m 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 202 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM