Distance from Minneapolis to Houston (United States)

The distance between Minneapolis, Minnesota and Houston, Texas is 1,699 kilometers (1,056 miles).

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Houston, Texas, United States

Minneapolis is located in the northern United States, while Houston is situated in the southern part of the country, highlighting their geographical separation. The straight-line distance between them is 1,699 kilometers, heading south.

Minneapolis is situated at an altitude of 262 meters above sea level, while Houston is at 30 meters.

Driving route

The car route from Minneapolis to Houston travels south through major highways like I-35 and I-45, passing through regions such as Iowa, Missouri, and Texas, offering a diverse landscape.

Lugares de interés en la ruta: Des Moines, Kansas City, Dallas.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Minneapolis to Houston crosses the Midwest plains and into the southern landscapes, passing landmarks like the Mississippi River and the Ozarks.

Best time to travel

Spring and fall are ideal for travel to Houston, offering mild temperatures and fewer tourists, avoiding the summer heat.

Climate

Houston's climate is warmer and more humid compared to Minneapolis, with mild winters and hot summers.

Accessibility

Houston offers extensive public transportation and accessible facilities, which are more developed compared to Minneapolis.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 2-3 days
Motorcycle 1 day
Car 18-20 hours
Airplane 2-3 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
100 km/h
150 km/h
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)
Houston, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Chicago

Coordinates: 29.7633° N 95.3633° W

Elevation: 30 m (98 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • William P Hobby Airport (HOU)
  • Andrau Airpark (AAP)
  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
  • Ellington Airport (EFD)
  • West Houston Airport (IWS)

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 Houston

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Houston to New York City 2,283 km
From Houston to Los Angeles 2,211 km
From Houston to Chicago 1,510 km
From Houston to Phoenix 1,635 km
From Houston to Philadelphia 2,158 km

Cities within similar distances

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From To Distance (kilometers)
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Cartagena, Colombia Cancún, Mexico 1,700 km
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San Salvador, El Salvador Zapopan, Mexico 1,698 km
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Lisbon, Portugal Nottingham, United Kingdom 1,697 km
Vienna, Austria Belfast, United Kingdom 1,697 km
Medellín, Colombia San Juan, Puerto Rico 1,697 km

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