Omaha to St. Paul: Road Trip Guide & Distance

293 miles 471.5 km · straight line
381.3 miles actual route 613.7 km · driving distance
6h 59min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
28° NNE bearing direction

How far is Omaha from St. Paul?

The distance from Omaha to St. Paul is 293 miles (471.5 km) as the crow flies. St. Paul is located NNE of Omaha. By car, the driving distance is approximately 381.3 miles, taking about 6h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Omaha in Nebraska 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Omaha 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 Omaha to St. Paul

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 59min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 23min $31–$57* Budget
Train ~6h 38min $46–$133* Comfort

For 2+ travelers, driving is usually cheaper. Solo? Consider the bus.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Omaha
41.26°N, 95.93°W
America/Chicago
332m 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 98 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 85 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM