Austin, Texas to St. Paul: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1045.7 miles 1682.9 km · straight line
1174.4 miles actual route 1890 km · driving distance
20h 39min estimated drive time
$113 - $139 estimated fuel cost
~2h 36min flight time
13° NNE bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from St. Paul?

The distance from Austin, Texas to St. Paul is 1045.7 miles (1682.9 km) as the crow flies. St. Paul is located NNE of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1174.4 miles, taking about 20h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 36min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas in Texas 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 Austin, Texas 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 Austin, Texas to St. Paul

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 20h 39min $113 - $139 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~24h 47min $94–$176* Budget
Train ~26h 51min $141–$411* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & St. Paul

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m 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 349 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 87 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM