San Diego to Minneapolis drive

Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from San Diego to Minneapolis. If you're planning a road trip to Minneapolis, you can research locations to stop along the way. Traveling with a dog or cat? View pet-friendly stops between San Diego and Minneapolis. Camping along the way? View RV campgrounds between San Diego and Minneapolis. Find the best hotels, restaurants, and attractions based on the most talked about places recommended by Trippy members.

 Anthimos from Minnetonka asked:
Can be done in 18 days?  (1 answer)

Your starting point is San Diego, California.

You can enter an exact street address if you want to get precise directions, but this is optional.

Your final destination is Minneapolis, Minnesota.

You can enter the exact street address of your destination, but this is optional.

Are you going straight to a hotel, or looking for a vacation rental or Airbnb?

The best resource on neighborhoods, areas, and hotels is the Trippy page on where to stay in Minneapolis.

If you're looking for a quick answer, you can check out Radisson Hotel Bloomington By Mall of America, which was mentioned 2 times on Trippy.

Want to research more popular hotels in Minneapolis? Click the blue button below.

Need some recommendations on somewhere to get food?

Trippy members suggest The Bachelor Farmer, which was mentioned 10 times.

Here are some more restaurants people talk about:

Want to research more popular restaurants in Minneapolis? Click the blue button below.

This section could be endless, so rather than trying to suggest every local activity or attraction, we'll leave it open-ended.

These are some of the places people talk about on Trippy:

Of course, Trippy is the perfect place to ask questions because there's an entire community of travelers talking to each other and sharing tips and advice. Trippy is where you can get answers personalized for your tastes, budgets, trip dates & more!

For example, here are some questions people have asked about Minneapolis. Click on any question to see answers from the community!

 Bianca from Miami asked:
Is the Mall of America worth visiting?  (13 answers)

 Tandy from Miami asked:
What are the best lakes in and/or around Minneapolis?  (8 answers)

 Keith from Denver asked:
Fine dining in Minneapolis?  (8 answers)

 Liv from Cape Cod asked:
What are your favorite restaurants in Minneapolis?  (7 answers)

 Owen from Las Vegas asked:
Best areas to stay in Minneapolis?  (7 answers)

Click the button below to explore more questions and answers related to Minneapolis.

Yes, even this step is optional, because if you're on vacation who wants the trip to end? It's okay, you can start planning your next trip!

Want to plan the trip back? Get the reverse directions for a Minneapolis to San Diego drive, or go to the main page to plan a new road trip.

You can also compare the travel time if you're flying or driving by calculating the distance from San Diego to Minneapolis. Or get a full San Diego to Minneapolis flight plan.

Don't forget about exploring your own hometown with a staycation. You can also find some cool day trips or get away for a weekend. Maybe try typing in a faraway location like London, Hong Kong, or Sydney, and get inspired for your dream trip around the world.

And if you know San Diego well, please help your fellow travelers and answer their questions about San Diego!