Des Plaines to St. Paul: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Des Plaines from St. Paul?

The distance from Des Plaines to St. Paul is 329.8 miles (530.7 km) as the crow flies. St. Paul is located NW of Des Plaines. By car, the driving distance is approximately 395.7 miles, taking about 7h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Des Plaines in Illinois and St. Paul in Minnesota.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Des Plaines 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.