Minneapolis is one of the “Twin Cities” of Minnesota. The other “twin” is the city of St Paul. Situated in the Northern area of the United States, Minneapolis is relatively close to Chicago (410 miles), but far enough from most other major cities of North America. There are 630 miles to St Louis and 760 miles to Cleveland.

Here are the driving distances between Minneapolis and other major cities from North America. Read also about all driving distances within United States or all the articles related to travel distances in United States. Continue reading »

Boston is situated in the North-Eastern corner of the United States. Boston is close to New York City (210 miles) or even Washington D.C. (450 miles). Among the Canadian cities, it is worth mentioning Montreal, at only 316 miles.

Here are the driving distances between Boston and other major cities from North America. Read also about all driving distances within United States or all the articles related to travel distances in United States. Continue reading »

United States is the third or fourth largest country by total area. To cross North America from East to West, it may take more than 3,000 miles (or more than 5,000 km). A cross from North to South may require almost 3,000 miles as well. The sheer size of the United States, coupled with the lack of one uniting rail system, makes traveling by car one of the most practical ways to get around the country.

Some areas from Middle America may be desert. To the West, you have also the Rockies or the Cascade Mountains. Continue reading »