Cincinnati to St. Paul: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Cincinnati from St. Paul?

The distance from Cincinnati to St. Paul is 597.1 miles (960.9 km) as the crow flies. St. Paul is located NW of Cincinnati. By car, the driving distance is approximately 716.5 miles, taking about 14h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — Cincinnati in Ohio 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 Cincinnati 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.