Minneapolis to Wheaton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

336.3 miles 541.3 km · straight line
403.6 miles estimated 649.6 km · driving distance
8h 7min estimated drive time
$39 - $48 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
128° SE bearing direction

How far is Minneapolis from Wheaton?

The distance from Minneapolis to Wheaton is 336.3 miles (541.3 km) as the crow flies. Wheaton is located SE of Minneapolis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 403.6 miles, taking about 8h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Minneapolis in Minnesota and Wheaton in Illinois.

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 Wheaton. 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 Wheaton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 7min $39 - $48 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 44min $32–$61* Budget
Train ~7h 43min $48–$141* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Minneapolis & Wheaton

Quick Facts

Minneapolis
44.98°N, 93.27°W
America/Chicago
264m elevation
Wheaton
41.87°N, 88.11°W
America/Chicago
231m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 112 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 74 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients