Indianapolis to St. Paul: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Indianapolis from St. Paul?

The distance from Indianapolis to St. Paul is 503.2 miles (809.9 km) as the crow flies. St. Paul is located NW of Indianapolis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 581.8 miles, taking about 10h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Indianapolis in Indiana 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 Indianapolis 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.