Minneapolis to Pittsburgh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Minneapolis from Pittsburgh?

The distance from Minneapolis to Pittsburgh is 741.9 miles (1193.9 km) as the crow flies. Pittsburgh is located ESE of Minneapolis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 890.2 miles, taking about 17h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 0min. Both are located in United States — Minneapolis in Minnesota and Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh. 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.