Louisville to St. Paul: Road Trip Guide & Distance

597.6 miles 961.8 km · straight line
696.2 miles actual route 1120.5 km · driving distance
12h 57min estimated drive time
$67 - $82 estimated fuel cost
~1h 42min flight time
323° NW bearing direction

How far is Louisville from St. Paul?

The distance from Louisville to St. Paul is 597.6 miles (961.8 km) as the crow flies. St. Paul is located NW of Louisville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 696.2 miles, taking about 12h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 42min. Both are located in United States — Louisville in Kentucky 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 Louisville 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 Louisville to St. Paul

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 57min $67 - $82 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 32min $56–$104* Budget
Train ~16h 50min $84–$244* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Louisville & St. Paul

Quick Facts

Louisville
38.25°N, 85.76°W
America/New_York
142m 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 199 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM