Minneapolis to Moscow: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1144.2 miles 1841.4 km · straight line
1373 miles estimated 2209.7 km · driving distance
27h 37min estimated drive time
$132 - $163 estimated fuel cost
~2h 48min flight time
285° WNW bearing direction

How far is Minneapolis from Moscow?

The distance from Minneapolis to Moscow is 1144.2 miles (1841.4 km) as the crow flies. Moscow is located WNW of Minneapolis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1373 miles, taking about 27h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 48min. Both are located in United States — Minneapolis in Minnesota and Moscow in Idaho.

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 Minneapolis and Moscow. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Minneapolis to Moscow

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27h 37min $132 - $163 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~33h 8min $110–$206* Budget
Train ~35h 54min $165–$481* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Minneapolis & Moscow

Quick Facts

Minneapolis
44.98°N, 93.27°W
America/Chicago
264m elevation
Moscow
46.73°N, 117.00°W
America/Los_Angeles
786m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 381 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 95 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients