Ann Arbor to St. Louis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

422.8 miles 680.4 km · straight line
507.3 miles estimated 816.5 km · driving distance
10h 12min estimated drive time
$49 - $60 estimated fuel cost
~1h 21min flight time
236° SW bearing direction

How far is Ann Arbor from St. Louis?

The distance from Ann Arbor to St. Louis is 422.8 miles (680.4 km) as the crow flies. St. Louis is located SW of Ann Arbor. By car, the driving distance is approximately 507.3 miles, taking about 10h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Ann Arbor in Michigan and St. Louis in Missouri.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor to St. Louis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 12min $49 - $60 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 14min $41–$76* Budget
Train ~9h 41min $61–$178* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ann Arbor & St. Louis

Quick Facts

Ann Arbor
42.28°N, 83.74°W
America/Detroit
269m 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 141 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 58.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients