Boulder to St. Louis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

810.3 miles 1304 km · straight line
972.3 miles estimated 1564.8 km · driving distance
19h 34min estimated drive time
$94 - $115 estimated fuel cost
~2h 8min flight time
92° E bearing direction

How far is Boulder from St. Louis?

The distance from Boulder to St. Louis is 810.3 miles (1304 km) as the crow flies. St. Louis is located E of Boulder. By car, the driving distance is approximately 972.3 miles, taking about 19h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 8min. Both are located in United States — Boulder in Colorado 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 Boulder 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 Boulder to St. Louis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 34min $94 - $115 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 29min $78–$146* Budget
Train ~25h 26min $117–$340* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Boulder & St. Louis

Quick Facts

Boulder
40.02°N, 105.27°W
America/Denver
1655m 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 270 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 68 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients