Minneapolis to Muscatine: Road Trip Guide & Distance

269.8 miles 434.2 km · straight line
337.3 miles estimated 542.8 km · driving distance
6h 47min estimated drive time
$32 - $40 estimated fuel cost
~1h 3min flight time
155° SSE bearing direction

How far is Minneapolis from Muscatine?

The distance from Minneapolis to Muscatine is 269.8 miles (434.2 km) as the crow flies. Muscatine is located SSE of Minneapolis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 337.3 miles, taking about 6h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 3min. Both are located in United States — Minneapolis in Minnesota and Muscatine in Iowa.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Muscatine. 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 Muscatine

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 47min $32 - $40 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 8min $27–$51* Budget
Train ~6h 27min $40–$118* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Minneapolis & Muscatine

Quick Facts

Minneapolis
44.98°N, 93.27°W
America/Chicago
264m elevation
Muscatine
41.42°N, 91.04°W
America/Chicago
177m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 90 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 22 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 92.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients