Buffalo, New York to St. Louis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

660.8 miles 1063.5 km · straight line
793 miles estimated 1276.2 km · driving distance
15h 57min estimated drive time
$76 - $94 estimated fuel cost
~1h 50min flight time
247° WSW bearing direction

How far is Buffalo, New York from St. Louis?

The distance from Buffalo, New York to St. Louis is 660.8 miles (1063.5 km) as the crow flies. St. Louis is located WSW of Buffalo, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 793 miles, taking about 15h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Buffalo, New York in New York 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Buffalo, New York 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 Buffalo, New York to St. Louis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 57min $76 - $94 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 8min $63–$119* Budget
Train ~20h 44min $95–$278* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Buffalo, New York & St. Louis

Quick Facts

Buffalo, New York
42.89°N, 78.88°W
America/New_York
183m 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 220 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients