Spring Break road trip

Minneapolis to Phoenix for Spring Break

Distance
1640 mi
Driving
24 hrs + traffic
Halfway
Amarillo

The next Spring Break lands on Saturday, March 13, 2027. On I-35, I-40 and I-17, the heaviest traffic usually hits every Friday and Saturday from early March to mid-April. Midweek departures are far cheaper for rooms near beaches and parks.

Plan this drive in XCRSN

Book the halfway night early

Amarillo sits about 979 miles from Minneapolis and 661 miles from Phoenix. Holiday weekends sell out the rooms near the highway first.

Total trip cost

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