Distance from Kansas City to Minneapolis by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Kansas City (MO) to Minneapolis (MN) is 410 miles or 660 kilometers or 356 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Kansas City to Minneapolis is 434 miles (700 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 24 miles or 40 km.

Flight distance from Kansas City, MO to Minneapolis, MN in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Kansas City and Minneapolis is 410 miles or 660 km.
The nearest airport to Kansas City, is Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and the nearest airport to Minneapolis, is Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport / Wold-Chamberlain Field (MSP).

What is the average flight time from Kansas City to Minneapolis?

Flight time from Kansas City, MO to Minneapolis, MN is 0 hours 56 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Kansas City to Minneapolis Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Kansas City, MO and Minneapolis, MN
This map shows the distance from Kansas City, MO, Usa to Minneapolis, MN, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Kansas City, Missouri to Minneapolis, Minnesota is displayed below.

Driving distance from Kansas City, MO to Minneapolis, MN

The driving distance from Kansas City, Missouri to Minneapolis, Minnesota is 434 miles or 700 km.
The total driving distance from Kansas City, MO to Minneapolis, MN is 434 miles or 700 kilometers. Your trip begins in Kansas City, Missouri. It ends in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
The driving distance from Kansas City, Missouri to Minneapolis, Minnesota is approximately 434 miles (700 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 7 to 8 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Kansas City, MO to Minneapolis, MN

How long is the drive from Kansas City, MO to Minneapolis, MN?
The total driving time is 7 hours, 58 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Kansas City to Minneapolis take?
Kansas City and Minneapolis are 7 hours 58 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Kansas City and Minneapolis

Time difference between Kansas City (MO) and Minneapolis (MN) is 1 Hours.
Minneapolis time is 1 Hours behind Kansas City.

Current local time in Kansas CityCurrent local time in Minneapolis
2025-12-19, 22:16:03 EST2025-12-19, 21:16:03 CST
How Far is it Between Kansas City Missouri, USA and Minneapolis Minnesota, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Kansas City, MO and Minneapolis, MN in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 434 mi 700 km 376.89 nmi
Straight line distance 410 mi 660 km 356 nmi
Difference 24 mi 40 km 20 nmi

Kansas City Details

Kansas City is located in Missouri, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 39° 7' 30.6'' Longitude: W 94° 33' 1.1''
Latitude39.12516
Longitude-94.55031
StateMissouri
Nearest airports to Kansas City

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Minneapolis Details

Minneapolis is located in Minnesota, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 44° 58' 47.9'' Longitude: W 93° 15' 49.8''
Latitude44.97997
Longitude-93.26384
StateMinnesota
Nearest airports to Minneapolis

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Kansas City, MO and Minneapolis, MN
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 14 hours 35 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 10 hours 56 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 9 hours 43 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 8 hours 45 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 7 hours 57 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 7 hours 17 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 6 hours 43 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 6 hours 15 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 5 hours 50 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 5 hours 28 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 5 hours 8 minutes