Minneapolis to Muskoka: Road Trip Guide & Distance

681.6 miles 1096.9 km · straight line
817.9 miles estimated 1316.3 km · driving distance
16h 27min estimated drive time
$79 - $97 estimated fuel cost
~1h 52min flight time
85° E bearing direction

How far is Minneapolis from Muskoka?

The distance from Minneapolis to Muskoka is 681.6 miles (1096.9 km) as the crow flies. Muskoka is located E of Minneapolis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 817.9 miles, taking about 16h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 52min. Minneapolis is in Minnesota, United States, while Muskoka is in Ontario, Canada.

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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. 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 Muskoka. 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 Muskoka

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 27min $79 - $97 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 44min $65–$123* Budget
Train ~21h 23min $98–$286* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Minneapolis & Muskoka

Quick Facts

Minneapolis
44.98°N, 93.27°W
America/Chicago
264m elevation
Muskoka
45.00°N, 79.30°W
America/Toronto
280m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 227 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients