Minneapolis to Mount Prospect: Road Trip Guide & Distance

334.1 miles 537.7 km · straight line
400.9 miles estimated 645.2 km · driving distance
8h 4min estimated drive time
$39 - $47 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
125° SE bearing direction

How far is Minneapolis from Mount Prospect?

The distance from Minneapolis to Mount Prospect is 334.1 miles (537.7 km) as the crow flies. Mount Prospect is located SE of Minneapolis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 400.9 miles, taking about 8h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Minneapolis in Minnesota and Mount Prospect in Illinois.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Minneapolis and Mount Prospect. 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 Mount Prospect

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 4min $39 - $47 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 41min $32–$60* Budget
Train ~7h 40min $48–$140* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Minneapolis & Mount Prospect

Quick Facts

Minneapolis
44.98°N, 93.27°W
America/Chicago
264m elevation
Mount Prospect
42.07°N, 87.94°W
America/Chicago
204m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 111 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 74.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients