Long Island to St. Paul: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1047.6 miles 1685.9 km · straight line
1241 miles actual route 1997.2 km · driving distance
23h 12min estimated drive time
$119 - $147 estimated fuel cost
~2h 36min flight time
293° WNW bearing direction

How far is Long Island from St. Paul?

The distance from Long Island to St. Paul is 1047.6 miles (1685.9 km) as the crow flies. St. Paul is located WNW of Long Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1241 miles, taking about 23h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 36min. Both are located in United States — Long Island in New York 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. 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 Long Island 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 Long Island to St. Paul

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 12min $119 - $147 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 50min $99–$186* Budget
Train ~30h 10min $149–$434* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Island & St. Paul

Quick Facts

Long Island
40.79°N, 73.14°W
America/New_York
20m 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 349 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 87 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM