Minneapolis to Oakland: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Minneapolis from Oakland?

The distance from Minneapolis to Oakland is 1573.2 miles (2531.9 km) as the crow flies. Oakland is located W of Minneapolis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1964 miles, taking about 34h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 40min. Both are located in United States — Minneapolis in Minnesota and Oakland in California.

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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Oakland. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.