Charleston, South Carolina to St. Louis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

703.1 miles 1131.5 km · straight line
843.7 miles estimated 1357.8 km · driving distance
16h 58min estimated drive time
$81 - $100 estimated fuel cost
~1h 55min flight time
308° NW bearing direction

How far is Charleston, South Carolina from St. Louis?

The distance from Charleston, South Carolina to St. Louis is 703.1 miles (1131.5 km) as the crow flies. St. Louis is located NW of Charleston, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 843.7 miles, taking about 16h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 55min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, South Carolina in South Carolina 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 Charleston, South Carolina 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 Charleston, South Carolina to St. Louis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 58min $81 - $100 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 55min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 22min $67–$127* Budget
Train ~22h 3min $101–$295* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charleston, South Carolina & St. Louis

Quick Facts

Charleston, South Carolina
32.78°N, 79.93°W
America/New_York
6m 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 234 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 59 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients