Distance from Detroit to St. Paul by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Detroit (MI) to St. Paul (MN) is 534 miles or 859 kilometers or 464 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Detroit to St. Paul is 685 miles (1104 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 151 miles or 245 km.

Flight distance from Detroit, MI to St. Paul, MN in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Detroit and St. Paul is 534 miles or 859 km.
The nearest airport to Detroit, is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and the nearest airport to St. Paul, is Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport / Wold-Chamberlain Field (MSP).

What is the average flight time from Detroit to St. Paul?

Flight time from Detroit, MI to St. Paul, MN is 1 hours 13 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Detroit to St. Paul Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Detroit, MI and St. Paul, MN
This map shows the distance from Detroit, MI, Usa to St. Paul, MN, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Detroit, Michigan to St. Paul, Minnesota is displayed below.

Driving distance from Detroit, MI to St. Paul, MN

The driving distance from Detroit, Michigan to St. Paul, Minnesota is 685 miles or 1104 km.
The total driving distance from Detroit, MI to St. Paul, MN is 685 miles or 1104 kilometers. Your trip begins in Detroit, Michigan. It ends in St. Paul, Minnesota.
The driving distance from Detroit, Michigan to St. Paul, Minnesota is approximately 685 miles (1104 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 12 to 13 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Detroit, MI to St. Paul, MN

How long is the drive from Detroit, MI to St. Paul, MN?
The total driving time is 12 hours, 46 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Detroit to St. Paul take?
Detroit and St. Paul are 12 hours 46 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Detroit and St. Paul

Time difference between Detroit (MI) and St. Paul (MN) is 1 Hours.
St. Paul time is 1 Hours behind Detroit.

Current local time in DetroitCurrent local time in St. Paul
2025-12-19, 04:26:12 EST2025-12-19, 03:26:12 CST
How Far is it Between Detroit Michigan, USA and St. Paul Minnesota, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Detroit, MI and St. Paul, MN in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 685 mi 1104 km 594.85 nmi
Straight line distance 534 mi 859 km 464 nmi
Difference 151 mi 245 km 130 nmi

Detroit Details

Detroit is located in Michigan, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 42° 19' 53.1'' Longitude: W 83° 2' 44.7''
Latitude42.33143
Longitude-83.04575
StateMichigan
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St. Paul Details

St. Paul is located in Minnesota, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 44° 56' 39.9'' Longitude: W 93° 5' 35.8''
Latitude44.94441
Longitude-93.09327
StateMinnesota
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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Detroit, MI and St. Paul, MN
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 23 hours 0 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 17 hours 15 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 15 hours 20 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 13 hours 48 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 12 hours 32 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 11 hours 30 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 10 hours 36 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 9 hours 51 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 9 hours 12 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 8 hours 37 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 8 hours 7 minutes