Austin, Texas to St. Louis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

719.4 miles 1157.7 km · straight line
823.6 miles actual route 1325.4 km · driving distance
15h 9min estimated drive time
$79 - $98 estimated fuel cost
~1h 57min flight time
35° NE bearing direction

How far is Austin, Texas from St. Louis?

The distance from Austin, Texas to St. Louis is 719.4 miles (1157.7 km) as the crow flies. St. Louis is located NE of Austin, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 823.6 miles, taking about 15h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 57min. Both are located in United States — Austin, Texas 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 Austin, Texas 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 Austin, Texas to St. Louis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 9min $79 - $98 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 11min $66–$124* Budget
Train ~19h 42min $99–$288* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Austin, Texas & St. Louis

Quick Facts

Austin, Texas
30.27°N, 97.74°W
America/Chicago
149m 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 240 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 60 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM