Minneapolis to Oswego, Illinois: Road Trip Guide & Distance

335.8 miles 540.4 km · straight line
403 miles estimated 648.5 km · driving distance
8h 6min estimated drive time
$39 - $48 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
131° SE bearing direction

How far is Minneapolis from Oswego, Illinois?

The distance from Minneapolis to Oswego, Illinois is 335.8 miles (540.4 km) as the crow flies. Oswego, Illinois is located SE of Minneapolis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 403 miles, taking about 8h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Minneapolis in Minnesota and Oswego, Illinois 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 Oswego, Illinois. 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 Oswego, Illinois

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 6min $39 - $48 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 43min $32–$60* Budget
Train ~7h 42min $48–$141* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Minneapolis & Oswego, Illinois

Quick Facts

Minneapolis
44.98°N, 93.27°W
America/Chicago
264m elevation
Oswego, Illinois
41.68°N, 88.35°W
America/Chicago
195m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 112 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 74.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients