Aberdeen, South Dakota to St. Paul: Road Trip Guide & Distance

265 miles 426.5 km · straight line
331.3 miles estimated 533.1 km · driving distance
6h 40min estimated drive time
$32 - $39 estimated fuel cost
~1h 2min flight time
96° E bearing direction

How far is Aberdeen, South Dakota from St. Paul?

The distance from Aberdeen, South Dakota to St. Paul is 265 miles (426.5 km) as the crow flies. St. Paul is located E of Aberdeen, South Dakota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 331.3 miles, taking about 6h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 2min. Both are located in United States — Aberdeen, South Dakota in South Dakota and St. Paul in Minnesota.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Aberdeen, South Dakota and St. Paul. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Aberdeen, South Dakota to St. Paul

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 40min $32 - $39 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 0min $27–$50* Budget
Train ~6h 20min $40–$116* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Aberdeen, South Dakota & St. Paul

Quick Facts

Aberdeen, South Dakota
45.46°N, 98.49°W
America/Chicago
397m elevation
St. Paul
44.95°N, 93.09°W
America/Chicago
259m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 88 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 22 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 94 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients