Aurora, Illinois to St. Paul: Road Trip Guide & Distance

325.6 miles 524 km · straight line
390.7 miles estimated 628.8 km · driving distance
7h 52min estimated drive time
$38 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
314° NW bearing direction

How far is Aurora, Illinois from St. Paul?

The distance from Aurora, Illinois to St. Paul is 325.6 miles (524 km) as the crow flies. St. Paul is located NW of Aurora, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 390.7 miles, taking about 7h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Aurora, Illinois in Illinois and St. Paul in Minnesota.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Aurora, Illinois 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 Aurora, Illinois to St. Paul

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 52min $38 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 26min $31–$59* Budget
Train ~7h 28min $47–$137* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Aurora, Illinois & St. Paul

Quick Facts

Aurora, Illinois
41.76°N, 88.32°W
America/Chicago
207m 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 109 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 76.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients