Seattle to St. Paul: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1399.9 miles 2252.9 km · straight line
1670.7 miles actual route 2688.8 km · driving distance
28h 35min estimated drive time
$161 - $198 estimated fuel cost
~3h 19min flight time
87° E bearing direction

How far is Seattle from St. Paul?

The distance from Seattle to St. Paul is 1399.9 miles (2252.9 km) as the crow flies. St. Paul is located E of Seattle. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1670.7 miles, taking about 28h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 19min. Both are located in United States — Seattle in Washington 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 Seattle 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 Seattle to St. Paul

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 35min $161 - $198 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~34h 18min $134–$251* Budget
Train ~37h 10min $200–$585* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Seattle & St. Paul

Quick Facts

Seattle
47.61°N, 122.33°W
America/Los_Angeles
56m 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 467 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 117 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM