Minneapolis to Saginaw: Road Trip Guide & Distance

473.5 miles 762 km · straight line
568.2 miles estimated 914.4 km · driving distance
11h 26min estimated drive time
$55 - $67 estimated fuel cost
~1h 27min flight time
100° E bearing direction

How far is Minneapolis from Saginaw?

The distance from Minneapolis to Saginaw is 473.5 miles (762 km) as the crow flies. Saginaw is located E of Minneapolis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 568.2 miles, taking about 11h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Both are located in United States — Minneapolis in Minnesota and Saginaw in Michigan.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Minneapolis and Saginaw. 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 Saginaw

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 26min $55 - $67 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 43min $45–$85* Budget
Train ~10h 52min $68–$199* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Minneapolis & Saginaw

Quick Facts

Minneapolis
44.98°N, 93.27°W
America/Chicago
264m elevation
Saginaw
43.42°N, 83.95°W
America/Detroit
177m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 158 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 52.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients