Albuquerque to St. Louis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

940.4 miles 1513.4 km · straight line
1043.3 miles actual route 1679 km · driving distance
18h 13min estimated drive time
$100 - $124 estimated fuel cost
~2h 24min flight time
70° ENE bearing direction

How far is Albuquerque from St. Louis?

The distance from Albuquerque to St. Louis is 940.4 miles (1513.4 km) as the crow flies. St. Louis is located ENE of Albuquerque. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1043.3 miles, taking about 18h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 24min. Both are located in United States — Albuquerque in New Mexico 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 Albuquerque and St. Louis. 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 Albuquerque to St. Louis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 13min $100 - $124 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 52min $83–$156* Budget
Train ~23h 41min $125–$365* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Albuquerque & St. Louis

Quick Facts

Albuquerque
35.08°N, 106.65°W
America/Denver
1520m 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 313 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 78 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM