San Diego to St. Paul: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1537.8 miles 2474.8 km · straight line
1963.2 miles actual route 3159.4 km · driving distance
34h 46min estimated drive time
$189 - $233 estimated fuel cost
~3h 36min flight time
50° NE bearing direction

How far is San Diego from St. Paul?

The distance from San Diego to St. Paul is 1537.8 miles (2474.8 km) as the crow flies. St. Paul is located NE of San Diego. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1963.2 miles, taking about 34h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 36min. Both are located in United States — San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego to St. Paul

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 34h 46min $189 - $233 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~41h 43min $157–$294* Budget
Train ~45h 12min $236–$687* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between San Diego & St. Paul

Quick Facts

San Diego
32.72°N, 117.16°W
America/Los_Angeles
20m 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 513 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 128 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM