Allentown to St. Louis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

793.8 miles 1277.5 km · straight line
952.6 miles estimated 1533 km · driving distance
19h 10min estimated drive time
$92 - $113 estimated fuel cost
~2h 6min flight time
265° W bearing direction

How far is Allentown from St. Louis?

The distance from Allentown to St. Louis is 793.8 miles (1277.5 km) as the crow flies. St. Louis is located W of Allentown. By car, the driving distance is approximately 952.6 miles, taking about 19h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 6min. Both are located in United States — Allentown in Pennsylvania 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Allentown 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 Allentown to St. Louis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 10min $92 - $113 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 0min $76–$143* Budget
Train ~24h 55min $114–$333* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Allentown & St. Louis

Quick Facts

Allentown
40.61°N, 75.49°W
America/New_York
103m 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 265 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 66 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients