Colorado Springs to St. Paul: Road Trip Guide & Distance

735.6 miles 1183.8 km · straight line
988.9 miles actual route 1591.5 km · driving distance
17h 18min estimated drive time
$95 - $117 estimated fuel cost
~1h 59min flight time
51° NE bearing direction

How far is Colorado Springs from St. Paul?

The distance from Colorado Springs to St. Paul is 735.6 miles (1183.8 km) as the crow flies. St. Paul is located NE of Colorado Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 988.9 miles, taking about 17h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 59min. Both are located in United States — Colorado Springs in Colorado 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 Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs to St. Paul

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 18min $95 - $117 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 46min $79–$148* Budget
Train ~22h 29min $119–$346* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Colorado Springs & St. Paul

Quick Facts

Colorado Springs
38.83°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1839m 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 245 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 61 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM