Distance from Washington to Minneapolis by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Washington (DC) to Minneapolis (MN) is 933 miles or 1501 kilometers or 810 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Washington to Minneapolis is 1108 miles (1784 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 175 miles or 283 km.

Flight distance from Washington, DC to Minneapolis, MN in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Washington and Minneapolis is 933 miles or 1501 km.
The nearest airport to Washington, is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and the nearest airport to Minneapolis, is Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport / Wold-Chamberlain Field (MSP).

What is the average flight time from Washington to Minneapolis?

Flight time from Washington, DC to Minneapolis, MN is 2 hours 8 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Washington to Minneapolis Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Washington, DC and Minneapolis, MN
This map shows the distance from Washington, DC, Usa to Minneapolis, MN, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Washington, District of Columbia to Minneapolis, Minnesota is displayed below.

Driving distance from Washington, DC to Minneapolis, MN

The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Minneapolis, Minnesota is 1108 miles or 1784 km.
The total driving distance from Washington, DC to Minneapolis, MN is 1108 miles or 1784 kilometers. Your trip begins in Washington, District of Columbia. It ends in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
The driving distance from Washington, District of Columbia to Minneapolis, Minnesota is approximately 1108 miles (1784 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 20 to 21 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Washington, DC to Minneapolis, MN

How long is the drive from Washington, DC to Minneapolis, MN?
The total driving time is 20 hours, 48 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Washington to Minneapolis take?
Washington and Minneapolis are 20 hours 48 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 Washington and Minneapolis

Time difference between Washington (DC) and Minneapolis (MN) is 1 Hours.
Minneapolis time is 1 Hours behind Washington.

Current local time in WashingtonCurrent local time in Minneapolis
2026-09-29, 12:55:50 EDT2026-09-29, 11:55:50 CDT
How Far is it Between Washington District of Columbia, USA and Minneapolis Minnesota, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1108 mi 1784 km 962.19 nmi
Straight line distance 933 mi 1501 km 810 nmi
Difference 175 mi 283 km 152 nmi

Washington Details

Washington is located in District of Columbia, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 38° 54' 15.3'' Longitude: W 77° 0' 59.5''
Latitude38.90425
Longitude-77.01652
StateDistrict of Columbia
Nearest airports to Washington

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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 Washington, DC and Minneapolis, MN
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 37 hours 10 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 27 hours 52 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 24 hours 46 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 22 hours 18 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 20 hours 16 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 18 hours 35 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 17 hours 9 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 15 hours 55 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 14 hours 52 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 13 hours 56 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 13 hours 7 minutes