Minneapolis is roughly 250–300 miles (about 400–480 km) from the nearest points on the U.S.–Canada border, depending on which crossing you’re heading to.

Quick Scoop

  • Driving to popular Minnesota–Canada crossings like International Falls or Grand Portage is typically a same‑day trip of about 5.5–7 hours from Minneapolis.
  • Travel guides often describe the Canadian side (northwestern Ontario) as “about 300 miles” from Minneapolis, which matches a realistic road‑trip distance.

If you tell me which border crossing you’re thinking about (Ontario vs. Manitoba, or a specific town), I can give a more tailored estimate.