Oakland to St. Paul: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1581.5 miles 2545.1 km · straight line
1968.1 miles actual route 3167.3 km · driving distance
34h 27min estimated drive time
$189 - $233 estimated fuel cost
~3h 41min flight time
63° ENE bearing direction

How far is Oakland from St. Paul?

The distance from Oakland to St. Paul is 1581.5 miles (2545.1 km) as the crow flies. St. Paul is located ENE of Oakland. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1968.1 miles, taking about 34h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 41min. Both are located in United States — Oakland 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 Oakland 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 Oakland to St. Paul

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 34h 27min $189 - $233 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~41h 20min $157–$295* Budget
Train ~44h 47min $236–$689* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Oakland & St. Paul

Quick Facts

Oakland
37.80°N, 122.27°W
America/Los_Angeles
13m 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 527 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 132 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM