Memphis to St. Paul: Road Trip Guide & Distance

696.1 miles 1120.3 km · straight line
798.3 miles actual route 1284.8 km · driving distance
15h 30min estimated drive time
$77 - $95 estimated fuel cost
~1h 54min flight time
348° NNW bearing direction

How far is Memphis from St. Paul?

The distance from Memphis to St. Paul is 696.1 miles (1120.3 km) as the crow flies. St. Paul is located NNW of Memphis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 798.3 miles, taking about 15h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Both are located in United States — Memphis in Tennessee 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 Memphis 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 Memphis to St. Paul

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 30min $77 - $95 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 36min $64–$120* Budget
Train ~20h 9min $96–$279* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Memphis & St. Paul

Quick Facts

Memphis
35.15°N, 90.05°W
America/Chicago
102m 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 232 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM