Houston to St. Paul: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1057.1 miles 1701.2 km · straight line
1178.6 miles actual route 1896.7 km · driving distance
21h 30min estimated drive time
$113 - $140 estimated fuel cost
~2h 38min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Houston from St. Paul?

The distance from Houston to St. Paul is 1057.1 miles (1701.2 km) as the crow flies. St. Paul is located N of Houston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1178.6 miles, taking about 21h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 38min. Both are located in United States — Houston in Texas 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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road. 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 Houston 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 Houston to St. Paul

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 30min $113 - $140 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 48min $94–$177* Budget
Train ~27h 57min $141–$413* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Houston & St. Paul

Quick Facts

Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m 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 352 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 88 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM