Minneapolis to Oshawa: Road Trip Guide & Distance

714.1 miles 1149.2 km · straight line
856.9 miles estimated 1379 km · driving distance
17h 14min estimated drive time
$82 - $101 estimated fuel cost
~1h 56min flight time
91° E bearing direction

How far is Minneapolis from Oshawa?

The distance from Minneapolis to Oshawa is 714.1 miles (1149.2 km) as the crow flies. Oshawa is located E of Minneapolis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 856.9 miles, taking about 17h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 56min. Minneapolis is in Minnesota, United States, while Oshawa 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 Oshawa. 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 Oshawa

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 14min $82 - $101 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 41min $69–$129* Budget
Train ~22h 24min $103–$300* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Minneapolis & Oshawa

Quick Facts

Minneapolis
44.98°N, 93.27°W
America/Chicago
264m elevation
Oshawa
43.90°N, 78.85°W
America/Toronto
105m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 238 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 60 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients