Baltimore to St. Louis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

730.7 miles 1176 km · straight line
820.3 miles actual route 1320.2 km · driving distance
15h 39min estimated drive time
$79 - $97 estimated fuel cost
~1h 58min flight time
271° W bearing direction

How far is Baltimore from St. Louis?

The distance from Baltimore to St. Louis is 730.7 miles (1176 km) as the crow flies. St. Louis is located W of Baltimore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 820.3 miles, taking about 15h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 58min. Both are located in United States — Baltimore in Maryland 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 Baltimore 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 Baltimore to St. Louis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 39min $79 - $97 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 58min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 47min $66–$123* Budget
Train ~20h 21min $98–$287* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Baltimore & St. Louis

Quick Facts

Baltimore
39.29°N, 76.61°W
America/New_York
10m 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 244 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 61 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM