Abilene to St. Louis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

684.6 miles 1101.7 km · straight line
821.5 miles estimated 1322 km · driving distance
16h 31min estimated drive time
$79 - $97 estimated fuel cost
~1h 53min flight time
49° NE bearing direction

How far is Abilene from St. Louis?

The distance from Abilene to St. Louis is 684.6 miles (1101.7 km) as the crow flies. St. Louis is located NE of Abilene. By car, the driving distance is approximately 821.5 miles, taking about 16h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 53min. Both are located in United States — Abilene in Texas and St. Louis in Missouri.

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 Abilene and St. Louis. 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 Abilene to St. Louis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 31min $79 - $97 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 49min $66–$123* Budget
Train ~21h 28min $99–$288* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Abilene & St. Louis

Quick Facts

Abilene
32.45°N, 99.73°W
America/Chicago
524m elevation
St. Louis
38.63°N, 90.20°W
America/Chicago
142m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 228 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients