Atlanta to St. Paul: Road Trip Guide & Distance

901.8 miles 1451.3 km · straight line
1093.6 miles actual route 1760 km · driving distance
20h 14min estimated drive time
$105 - $130 estimated fuel cost
~2h 19min flight time
332° NNW bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from St. Paul?

The distance from Atlanta to St. Paul is 901.8 miles (1451.3 km) as the crow flies. St. Paul is located NNW of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1093.6 miles, taking about 20h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 19min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Atlanta 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 Atlanta to St. Paul

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 14min $105 - $130 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 17min $87–$164* Budget
Train ~26h 18min $131–$383* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & St. Paul

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m 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 301 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 75 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM