Minneapolis to Tyler: Road Trip Guide & Distance

879.2 miles 1415 km · straight line
1055.1 miles estimated 1698 km · driving distance
21h 14min estimated drive time
$102 - $125 estimated fuel cost
~2h 16min flight time
188° S bearing direction

How far is Minneapolis from Tyler?

The distance from Minneapolis to Tyler is 879.2 miles (1415 km) as the crow flies. Tyler is located S of Minneapolis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1055.1 miles, taking about 21h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 16min. Both are located in United States — Minneapolis in Minnesota and Tyler in Texas.

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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey. 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 Tyler. 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 Tyler

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 14min $102 - $125 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 29min $84–$158* Budget
Train ~27h 36min $127–$369* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Minneapolis & Tyler

Quick Facts

Minneapolis
44.98°N, 93.27°W
America/Chicago
264m elevation
Tyler
32.35°N, 95.30°W
America/Chicago
164m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 293 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 73 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients