Minneapolis to Philadelphia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

983.1 miles 1582.1 km · straight line
1169.7 miles actual route 1882.4 km · driving distance
21h 42min estimated drive time
$113 - $139 estimated fuel cost
~2h 29min flight time
104° ESE bearing direction

How far is Minneapolis from Philadelphia?

The distance from Minneapolis to Philadelphia is 983.1 miles (1582.1 km) as the crow flies. Philadelphia is located ESE of Minneapolis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1169.7 miles, taking about 21h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 29min. Both are located in United States — Minneapolis in Minnesota and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.

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. 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 Philadelphia. 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.

How to Get from Minneapolis to Philadelphia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 42min $113 - $139 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 2min $94–$175* Budget
Train ~28h 13min $140–$409* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Minneapolis & Philadelphia

Quick Facts

Minneapolis
44.98°N, 93.27°W
America/Chicago
264m elevation
Philadelphia
39.95°N, 75.17°W
America/New_York
12m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 328 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 82 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM