Denver to St. Paul: Road Trip Guide & Distance

705.4 miles 1135.3 km · straight line
919 miles actual route 1479 km · driving distance
16h 9min estimated drive time
$88 - $109 estimated fuel cost
~1h 55min flight time
55° NE bearing direction

How far is Denver from St. Paul?

The distance from Denver to St. Paul is 705.4 miles (1135.3 km) as the crow flies. St. Paul is located NE of Denver. By car, the driving distance is approximately 919 miles, taking about 16h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 55min. Both are located in United States — Denver 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 Denver 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 Denver to St. Paul

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 9min $88 - $109 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 23min $74–$138* Budget
Train ~21h 0min $110–$322* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Denver & St. Paul

Quick Facts

Denver
39.74°N, 104.99°W
America/Denver
1609m 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 235 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 59 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM