Boston, Massachusetts to St. Louis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1035.8 miles 1667 km · straight line
1181.2 miles actual route 1900.9 km · driving distance
22h 25min estimated drive time
$114 - $140 estimated fuel cost
~2h 35min flight time
262° W bearing direction

How far is Boston, Massachusetts from St. Louis?

The distance from Boston, Massachusetts to St. Louis is 1035.8 miles (1667 km) as the crow flies. St. Louis is located W of Boston, Massachusetts. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1181.2 miles, taking about 22h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 35min. Both are located in United States — Boston, Massachusetts in Massachusetts 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 Boston, Massachusetts 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 Boston, Massachusetts to St. Louis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 25min $114 - $140 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 54min $94–$177* Budget
Train ~29h 9min $142–$413* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Boston, Massachusetts & St. Louis

Quick Facts

Boston, Massachusetts
42.36°N, 71.06°W
America/New_York
43m 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 345 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 86 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM