Minneapolis to Olympic: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1449.5 miles 2332.7 km · straight line
1739.3 miles estimated 2799.2 km · driving distance
34h 59min estimated drive time
$167 - $206 estimated fuel cost
~3h 25min flight time
289° WNW bearing direction

How far is Minneapolis from Olympic?

The distance from Minneapolis to Olympic is 1449.5 miles (2332.7 km) as the crow flies. Olympic is located WNW of Minneapolis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1739.3 miles, taking about 34h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 25min. Both are located in United States — Minneapolis in Minnesota and Olympic in Washington.

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 Olympic. 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 Olympic

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 34h 59min $167 - $206 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~41h 59min $139–$261* Budget
Train ~45h 29min $209–$609* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Minneapolis & Olympic

Quick Facts

Minneapolis
44.98°N, 93.27°W
America/Chicago
264m elevation
Olympic
47.80°N, 123.60°W
America/Los_Angeles
1424m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 483 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 121 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients