How far am I from the Minnesota border?
Use your location to measure the straight-line distance from where you are to the nearest point of Minnesota: from outside the state, that is the way in; from inside, the calculator says so and measures to its line with Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin or its coast, whichever is nearest.
How far are you from Minnesota?
On a phone this uses GPS. The calculator opens with Minnesota already selected and measures from your exact spot.
What borders Minnesota?
Minnesota borders Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin, and has an international border with Canada. Minnesota is shown in green and the states it borders in blue; click one to open its page.
- Minnesota
- Neighbouring states
- Canada
How far Minnesota's cities are from its borders
| City | Nearest border with | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Paul | Wisconsin | 16 miles (26 km) |
| Minneapolis | Wisconsin | 23 miles (37 km) |
| Rochester | Wisconsin | 31 miles (51 km) |
Straight-line distance from each city centre to the nearest point of the border, measured October 8, 2026. On the Great Lakes and along rivers the state line runs through the water. A city whose nearest edge is the coast is left out.
Questions
How far am I from the Minnesota border?
Tap "Use my location" on this page. On a phone it uses GPS, and the calculator measures the straight-line distance from where you are to the nearest point of Minnesota, in miles and kilometers.
What borders Minnesota?
Minnesota borders Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin, and has an international border with Canada.
Is this the driving distance?
No. It is the straight-line distance (as the crow flies) to the nearest point of the state. The drive to the state line is usually longer.
What if I am already in Minnesota?
The calculator says you are inside Minnesota and gives the distance to its nearest edge, which can be its coast rather than a land border. It also shows how far you are from your own state's border and the country border.