Albuquerque to St. Paul: Road Trip Guide & Distance

987.4 miles 1589 km · straight line
1229.9 miles actual route 1979.3 km · driving distance
22h 29min estimated drive time
$118 - $146 estimated fuel cost
~2h 29min flight time
42° NE bearing direction

How far is Albuquerque from St. Paul?

The distance from Albuquerque to St. Paul is 987.4 miles (1589 km) as the crow flies. St. Paul is located NE of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1229.9 miles, taking about 22h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 29min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico and St. Paul in Minnesota.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Albuquerque and St. Paul. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Albuquerque to St. Paul

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 29min $118 - $146 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 59min $98–$184* Budget
Train ~29h 14min $148–$430* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albuquerque & St. Paul

Quick Facts

Albuquerque
35.08°N, 106.65°W
America/Denver
1520m 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 329 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 82 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM