Philadelphia to St. Paul: Road Trip Guide & Distance

974.4 miles 1568.1 km · straight line
1158.5 miles actual route 1864.4 km · driving distance
21h 18min estimated drive time
$111 - $137 estimated fuel cost
~2h 28min flight time
297° WNW bearing direction

How far is Philadelphia from St. Paul?

The distance from Philadelphia to St. Paul is 974.4 miles (1568.1 km) as the crow flies. St. Paul is located WNW of Philadelphia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1158.5 miles, taking about 21h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 28min. Both are located in United States — Philadelphia in Pennsylvania 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to St. Paul

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 18min $111 - $137 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 34min $93–$174* Budget
Train ~27h 41min $139–$405* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Philadelphia & St. Paul

Quick Facts

Philadelphia
39.95°N, 75.17°W
America/New_York
12m 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 325 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 81 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM