Bloomington, Indiana to St. Paul: Road Trip Guide & Distance

522.4 miles 840.8 km · straight line
627 miles estimated 1009 km · driving distance
12h 37min estimated drive time
$60 - $74 estimated fuel cost
~1h 33min flight time
322° NW bearing direction

How far is Bloomington, Indiana from St. Paul?

The distance from Bloomington, Indiana to St. Paul is 522.4 miles (840.8 km) as the crow flies. St. Paul is located NW of Bloomington, Indiana. By car, the driving distance is approximately 627 miles, taking about 12h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 33min. Both are located in United States — Bloomington, Indiana in Indiana 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bloomington, Indiana 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 Bloomington, Indiana to St. Paul

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 37min $60 - $74 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 33min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 8min $50–$94* Budget
Train ~16h 24min $75–$219* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bloomington, Indiana & St. Paul

Quick Facts

Bloomington, Indiana
39.17°N, 86.53°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
235m 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 174 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 47.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients