Minneapolis to Sault Ste. Marie: Road Trip Guide & Distance

443.3 miles 713.4 km · straight line
532 miles estimated 856.1 km · driving distance
10h 42min estimated drive time
$51 - $63 estimated fuel cost
~1h 24min flight time
73° ENE bearing direction

How far is Minneapolis from Sault Ste. Marie?

The distance from Minneapolis to Sault Ste. Marie is 443.3 miles (713.4 km) as the crow flies. Sault Ste. Marie is located ENE of Minneapolis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 532 miles, taking about 10h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 24min. Minneapolis is in Minnesota, United States, while Sault Ste. Marie is in Ontario, Canada.

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. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Minneapolis and Sault Ste. Marie. 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 Sault Ste. Marie

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 42min $51 - $63 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 50min $43–$80* Budget
Train ~10h 10min $64–$186* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Minneapolis & Sault Ste. Marie

Quick Facts

Minneapolis
44.98°N, 93.27°W
America/Chicago
264m elevation
Sault Ste. Marie
46.52°N, 84.33°W
America/Toronto
186m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 148 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 56.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients