Distance from Detroit to Minneapolis (United States)

The distance between Detroit, Michigan and Minneapolis, Minnesota is 874 kilometers (543 miles).

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Detroit and Minneapolis are located in the northern United States, with Detroit in Michigan and Minneapolis in Minnesota, both cities are part of the Great Lakes region and have significant urban centers. The straight-line distance between them is 874 kilometers, heading northwest.

Detroit is at 192 meters above sea level, while Minneapolis is at 262 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Detroit to Minneapolis covers approximately 1080 km, primarily via I-94 W, passing through Chicago and Madison, offering views of the Great Lakes and Midwestern landscapes.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Chicago skyline, Lake Michigan, Wisconsin Dells, Mississippi River.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Detroit to Minneapolis crosses the Midwest, passing notable landmarks like Lake Michigan and the Mississippi River.

Best time to travel

The best times to travel are late spring for mild weather and fall for vibrant foliage, avoiding peak summer tourism.

Climate

Minneapolis generally experiences colder winters and milder summers compared to Detroit, with more snowfall in winter.

Accessibility

Minneapolis offers extensive public transport and accessible facilities, similar to Detroit, making it convenient for visitors.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 1-2 days
Motorcycle 12-14 hours
Car 10-12 hours
Helicopter 4-5 hours
Airplane 1-2 hours
Speed Time
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Detroit, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Detroit

Coordinates: 42.3314° N 83.0458° W

Elevation: 192 m (630 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Detroit City Airport (DET)
  • Windsor Airport (YQG)
  • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
  • Selfridge Air National Guard Base (MTC)
  • Willow Run Airport (YIP)
Minneapolis, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 44.98° N 93.2638° W

Elevation: 262 m (860 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport (MSP)
  • St. Paul Downtown Airport (STP)
  • Flying Cloud Airport (FCM)
  • Airlake Airport (LVN)
  • L O Simenstad Municipal Airport (OEO)

Other distances from Detroit

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Detroit to New York City 775 km
From Detroit to Los Angeles 3,192 km
From Detroit to Chicago 385 km
From Detroit to Houston 1,778 km
From Detroit to Phoenix 2,721 km

Other distances from Minneapolis

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Minneapolis to New York City 1,639 km
From Minneapolis to Los Angeles 2,452 km
From Minneapolis to Chicago 572 km
From Minneapolis to Houston 1,699 km
From Minneapolis to Phoenix 2,060 km

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