Nashville to St. Paul: Road Trip Guide & Distance

691.3 miles 1112.5 km · straight line
848.2 miles actual route 1365 km · driving distance
15h 40min estimated drive time
$82 - $100 estimated fuel cost
~1h 53min flight time
333° NNW bearing direction

How far is Nashville from St. Paul?

The distance from Nashville to St. Paul is 691.3 miles (1112.5 km) as the crow flies. St. Paul is located NNW of Nashville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 848.2 miles, taking about 15h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 53min. Both are located in United States — Nashville 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. 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 Nashville 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 Nashville to St. Paul

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 40min $82 - $100 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 48min $68–$127* Budget
Train ~20h 22min $102–$297* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Nashville & St. Paul

Quick Facts

Nashville
36.16°N, 86.78°W
America/Chicago
182m 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 230 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM