Minneapolis to Oak Forest: Road Trip Guide & Distance

362.4 miles 583.3 km · straight line
435 miles estimated 700 km · driving distance
8h 45min estimated drive time
$42 - $52 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
128° SE bearing direction

How far is Minneapolis from Oak Forest?

The distance from Minneapolis to Oak Forest is 362.4 miles (583.3 km) as the crow flies. Oak Forest is located SE of Minneapolis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 435 miles, taking about 8h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — Minneapolis in Minnesota and Oak Forest 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 Oak Forest. 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 Oak Forest

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 45min $42 - $52 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 30min $35–$65* Budget
Train ~8h 19min $52–$152* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Minneapolis & Oak Forest

Quick Facts

Minneapolis
44.98°N, 93.27°W
America/Chicago
264m elevation
Oak Forest
41.60°N, 87.74°W
America/Chicago
205m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 121 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 68.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients