Minneapolis to San Jose: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Minneapolis from San Jose?
The distance from Minneapolis to San Jose is 1569.8 miles (2526.4 km) as the crow flies. San Jose is located W of Minneapolis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2000.6 miles, taking about 34h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 39min. Both are located in United States — Minneapolis in Minnesota and San Jose in California.
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 San Jose. 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 San Jose
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 523 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 131 hours
- You could travel this distance about 15.9 times to circle the Earth's equator