Drive or Fly: Hibbing, MN to Minnetonka, MN?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

Short enough to drive comfortably in a day. Airport overhead makes flying slower door-to-door. Available flights require a connection, adding time and cost.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

4h 16m

Distance

207 mi

Total Cost

$74

CO2

84 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$39

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

2h 52m

21m in the air

Air Distance

176 mi

Total Cost

$182

CO2

45 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Hibbing, MN → HIB 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 21m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MSP → Minnetonka, MN 21m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $127) $127

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Hibbing, MN HIB — Range Regional Airport 6 mi, ~10m drive

Minnetonka, MN MSP — Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field 14 mi, ~21m drive

Flight Data

Service

Connecting only

On-Time

96.2%

Cancellation

3.8%

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly
Door-to-door time	4h 16m	2h 52m
Total cost (1 person)	$74	$182
Carbon footprint	84 kg CO₂	45 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	96% on-time

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Jul 19, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

207 mi 4h 15m

via MN 65, US 169, MN 23

Alternative (+3 min)

221.3 mi 4h 18m

via I 35, US 53, MN 33

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Hibbing, MN to Minnetonka, MN with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.