Los Angeles to St. Paul: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1528.8 miles 2460.4 km · straight line
1902.1 miles actual route 3061.2 km · driving distance
33h 37min estimated drive time
$183 - $225 estimated fuel cost
~3h 35min flight time
53° NE bearing direction

How far is Los Angeles from St. Paul?

The distance from Los Angeles to St. Paul is 1528.8 miles (2460.4 km) as the crow flies. St. Paul is located NE of Los Angeles. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1902.1 miles, taking about 33h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 35min. Both are located in United States — Los Angeles in California 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 East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to St. Paul

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 33h 37min $183 - $225 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~40h 20min $152–$285* Budget
Train ~43h 42min $228–$666* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Los Angeles & St. Paul

Quick Facts

Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m 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 510 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 127 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM