Salt Lake City to St. Paul: Road Trip Guide & Distance

992.7 miles 1597.6 km · straight line
1191.2 miles estimated 1917.1 km · driving distance
23h 58min estimated drive time
$115 - $141 estimated fuel cost
~2h 30min flight time
67° ENE bearing direction

How far is Salt Lake City from St. Paul?

The distance from Salt Lake City to St. Paul is 992.7 miles (1597.6 km) as the crow flies. St. Paul is located ENE of Salt Lake City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1191.2 miles, taking about 23h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 30min. Both are located in United States — Salt Lake City in Utah 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 Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City to St. Paul

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 23h 58min $115 - $141 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~28h 46min $95–$179* Budget
Train ~31h 9min $143–$417* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Salt Lake City & St. Paul

Quick Facts

Salt Lake City
40.76°N, 111.89°W
America/Denver
1288m 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 331 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 83 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients