Minneapolis to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

995.6 miles 1602.2 km · straight line
1210.5 miles actual route 1948.1 km · driving distance
23h 6min estimated drive time
$116 - $143 estimated fuel cost
~2h 30min flight time
125° SE bearing direction

How far is Minneapolis from Raleigh?

The distance from Minneapolis to Raleigh is 995.6 miles (1602.2 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located SE of Minneapolis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1210.5 miles, taking about 23h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 30min. Both are located in United States — Minneapolis in Minnesota and Raleigh in North Carolina.

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 Raleigh. 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 Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 6min $116 - $143 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 43min $97–$182* Budget
Train ~30h 2min $145–$424* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Minneapolis & Raleigh

Quick Facts

Minneapolis
44.98°N, 93.27°W
America/Chicago
264m elevation
Raleigh
35.78°N, 78.64°W
America/New_York
96m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 332 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 83 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM