Minneapolis to Spokane: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1162.8 miles 1871.4 km · straight line
1395.4 miles estimated 2245.7 km · driving distance
28h 4min estimated drive time
$134 - $165 estimated fuel cost
~2h 50min flight time
288° WNW bearing direction

How far is Minneapolis from Spokane?

The distance from Minneapolis to Spokane is 1162.8 miles (1871.4 km) as the crow flies. Spokane is located WNW of Minneapolis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1395.4 miles, taking about 28h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 50min. Both are located in United States — Minneapolis in Minnesota and Spokane in Washington.

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 Spokane. 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 Spokane

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 4min $134 - $165 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~33h 41min $112–$209* Budget
Train ~36h 29min $167–$488* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Minneapolis & Spokane

Quick Facts

Minneapolis
44.98°N, 93.27°W
America/Chicago
264m elevation
Spokane
47.66°N, 117.43°W
America/Los_Angeles
576m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 388 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 97 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients