Columbus, Ohio to St. Paul: Road Trip Guide & Distance

618.6 miles 995.6 km · straight line
717.5 miles actual route 1154.7 km · driving distance
14h 5min estimated drive time
$69 - $85 estimated fuel cost
~1h 45min flight time
307° NW bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from St. Paul?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to St. Paul is 618.6 miles (995.6 km) as the crow flies. St. Paul is located NW of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 717.5 miles, taking about 14h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 45min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio 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 Columbus, Ohio 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 Columbus, Ohio to St. Paul

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 5min $69 - $85 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 54min $57–$108* Budget
Train ~18h 19min $86–$251* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & St. Paul

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m 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 206 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM