Sacramento to St. Paul: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1519.6 miles 2445.6 km · straight line
1887.8 miles actual route 3038.2 km · driving distance
32h 52min estimated drive time
$182 - $224 estimated fuel cost
~3h 33min flight time
64° ENE bearing direction

How far is Sacramento from St. Paul?

The distance from Sacramento to St. Paul is 1519.6 miles (2445.6 km) as the crow flies. St. Paul is located ENE of Sacramento. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1887.8 miles, taking about 32h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 33min. Both are located in United States — Sacramento 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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento to St. Paul

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 32h 52min $182 - $224 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 33min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~39h 26min $151–$283* Budget
Train ~42h 44min $227–$661* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Sacramento & St. Paul

Quick Facts

Sacramento
38.58°N, 121.49°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m 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 507 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 127 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM