Minneapolis to Roy: Road Trip Guide & Distance

980.5 miles 1577.9 km · straight line
1176.6 miles estimated 1893.5 km · driving distance
23h 40min estimated drive time
$113 - $139 estimated fuel cost
~2h 28min flight time
261° W bearing direction

How far is Minneapolis from Roy?

The distance from Minneapolis to Roy is 980.5 miles (1577.9 km) as the crow flies. Roy is located W of Minneapolis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1176.6 miles, taking about 23h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 28min. Both are located in United States — Minneapolis in Minnesota and Roy in Utah.

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 Roy. 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 Roy

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 40min $113 - $139 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 24min $94–$176* Budget
Train ~30h 46min $141–$412* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Minneapolis & Roy

Quick Facts

Minneapolis
44.98°N, 93.27°W
America/Chicago
264m elevation
Roy
41.16°N, 112.03°W
America/Denver
1384m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 327 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 82 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients