Distance from Minneapolis to Columbus (United States)

The distance between Minneapolis, Minnesota and Columbus, Ohio is 1,010 kilometers (628 miles).

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Minneapolis is located in the northern United States, while Columbus is situated in the Midwest, requiring travel across several states. The straight-line distance between them is 1,010 kilometers, heading southeast.

Both cities are at a similar altitude, with Minneapolis at 262 meters above sea level and Columbus at 242 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Minneapolis to Columbus involves traveling southeast through Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana, primarily using I-94 and I-65 highways, passing through major cities like Chicago and Indianapolis.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Chicago, Indianapolis, Wisconsin Dells.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Minneapolis to Columbus crosses diverse landscapes, including urban areas and agricultural regions, with landmarks like the Mississippi River and Lake Michigan.

Best time to travel

Spring and fall are ideal for travel to Columbus due to mild temperatures and vibrant cultural events, while summer offers numerous outdoor activities.

Climate

Columbus generally experiences milder winters and warmer summers compared to Minneapolis, with more consistent rainfall throughout the year.

Accessibility

Columbus offers well-developed public transportation and accessible facilities, similar to Minneapolis, making it convenient for visitors with mobility needs.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 1-2 days
Motorcycle 14-16 hours
Car 10-12 hours
Airplane 1-2 hours
Speed Time
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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)
Columbus, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/New_York

Coordinates: 39.9612° N 82.9988° W

Elevation: 242 m (794 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
  • Ohio State University Airport (OSU)
  • Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
  • Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport (SGH)
  • Marion Municipal Airport (MNN)

Other distances from Minneapolis

Distance 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

Other distances from Columbus

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Columbus to New York City 768 km
From Columbus to Los Angeles 3,183 km
From Columbus to Chicago 444 km
From Columbus to Houston 1,596 km
From Columbus to Phoenix 2,683 km

Cities within similar distances

The following list contains the cities of United States that are at equal or similar distances as between Minneapolis and Columbus.

From To Distance (kilometers)
Mérida, Mexico Cuauhtémoc, Mexico 1,010 km
Mérida, Mexico Xochimilco, Mexico 1,010 km
Oslo, Norway Leeds, United Kingdom 1,010 km
Ottawa, Canada Milwaukee, United States 1,009 km
Quito, Ecuador Bucaramanga, Colombia 1,011 km
San Antonio, United States Irapuato, Mexico 1,011 km
Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia Asunción, Paraguay 1,009 km
Leeds, United Kingdom Berlin, Germany 1,009 km
San Diego, United States El Paso, United States 1,012 km
Detroit, United States New South Memphis, United States 1,008 km
Mexico City, Mexico Mérida, Mexico 1,008 km
Barranquilla, Colombia Santiago de Cuba, Cuba 1,008 km
Reynosa, Mexico Ciudad Juárez, Mexico 1,012 km
San Antonio, United States New South Memphis, United States 1,012 km
San Jose, United States Mesa, United States 1,012 km
Brussels, Belgium Bilbao, Spain 1,007 km
Barcelona, Spain Lisbon, Portugal 1,007 km
Mérida, Mexico Cuautitlán Izcalli, Mexico 1,013 km
Mérida, Mexico Azcapotzalco, Mexico 1,013 km

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