Detroit to St. Paul: Road Trip Guide & Distance

533.4 miles 858.5 km · straight line
680.8 miles actual route 1095.6 km · driving distance
12h 37min estimated drive time
$66 - $81 estimated fuel cost
~1h 34min flight time
293° WNW bearing direction

How far is Detroit from St. Paul?

The distance from Detroit to St. Paul is 533.4 miles (858.5 km) as the crow flies. St. Paul is located WNW of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 680.8 miles, taking about 12h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan 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 Detroit 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 Detroit to St. Paul

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 37min $66 - $81 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 8min $54–$102* Budget
Train ~16h 24min $82–$238* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Detroit & St. Paul

Quick Facts

Detroit
42.33°N, 83.05°W
America/Detroit
183m 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 178 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM