Northbrook to St. Paul: Road Trip Guide & Distance

327.8 miles 527.6 km · straight line
393.4 miles estimated 633.1 km · driving distance
7h 55min estimated drive time
$38 - $47 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
308° NW bearing direction

How far is Northbrook from St. Paul?

The distance from Northbrook to St. Paul is 327.8 miles (527.6 km) as the crow flies. St. Paul is located NW of Northbrook. By car, the driving distance is approximately 393.4 miles, taking about 7h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Northbrook in Illinois and St. Paul in Minnesota.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Northbrook and St. Paul. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Northbrook to St. Paul

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 55min $38 - $47 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 30min $31–$59* Budget
Train ~7h 31min $47–$138* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Northbrook & St. Paul

Quick Facts

Northbrook
42.13°N, 87.83°W
America/Chicago
197m 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 109 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 76 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients