Minneapolis to New Lenox: Road Trip Guide & Distance

358.3 miles 576.6 km · straight line
429.9 miles estimated 691.9 km · driving distance
8h 39min estimated drive time
$41 - $51 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
130° SE bearing direction

How far is Minneapolis from New Lenox?

The distance from Minneapolis to New Lenox is 358.3 miles (576.6 km) as the crow flies. New Lenox is located SE of Minneapolis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 429.9 miles, taking about 8h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Minneapolis in Minnesota and New Lenox 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 New Lenox. 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 New Lenox

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 39min $41 - $51 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 23min $34–$64* Budget
Train ~8h 13min $52–$150* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Minneapolis & New Lenox

Quick Facts

Minneapolis
44.98°N, 93.27°W
America/Chicago
264m elevation
New Lenox
41.51°N, 87.97°W
America/Chicago
204m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 119 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 69.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients