Pittsburgh to St. Paul: Road Trip Guide & Distance

733.2 miles 1180 km · straight line
879.9 miles estimated 1416 km · driving distance
17h 42min estimated drive time
$85 - $104 estimated fuel cost
~1h 59min flight time
299° WNW bearing direction

How far is Pittsburgh from St. Paul?

The distance from Pittsburgh to St. Paul is 733.2 miles (1180 km) as the crow flies. St. Paul is located WNW of Pittsburgh. By car, the driving distance is approximately 879.9 miles, taking about 17h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 59min. Both are located in United States — Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh to St. Paul

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 42min $85 - $104 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 14min $70–$132* Budget
Train ~23h 1min $106–$308* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Pittsburgh & St. Paul

Quick Facts

Pittsburgh
40.44°N, 80.00°W
America/New_York
367m 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 244 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 61 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients