Minneapolis to Plano: Road Trip Guide & Distance

846.3 miles 1362 km · straight line
1015.6 miles estimated 1634.4 km · driving distance
20h 26min estimated drive time
$98 - $120 estimated fuel cost
~2h 12min flight time
194° SSW bearing direction

How far is Minneapolis from Plano?

The distance from Minneapolis to Plano is 846.3 miles (1362 km) as the crow flies. Plano is located SSW of Minneapolis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1015.6 miles, taking about 20h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 12min. Both are located in United States — Minneapolis in Minnesota and Plano in Texas.

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 Plano. 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 Plano

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 26min $98 - $120 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 31min $81–$152* Budget
Train ~26h 34min $122–$355* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Minneapolis & Plano

Quick Facts

Minneapolis
44.98°N, 93.27°W
America/Chicago
264m elevation
Plano
33.02°N, 96.70°W
America/Chicago
203m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 282 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 71 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 29.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients