Charlotte to St. Louis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

567.3 miles 913 km · straight line
713.2 miles actual route 1147.8 km · driving distance
13h 29min estimated drive time
$69 - $84 estimated fuel cost
~1h 38min flight time
297° WNW bearing direction

How far is Charlotte from St. Louis?

The distance from Charlotte to St. Louis is 567.3 miles (913 km) as the crow flies. St. Louis is located WNW of Charlotte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 713.2 miles, taking about 13h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Both are located in United States — Charlotte in North 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Charlotte 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 Charlotte to St. Louis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 29min $69 - $84 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 11min $57–$107* Budget
Train ~17h 32min $86–$250* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charlotte & St. Louis

Quick Facts

Charlotte
35.23°N, 80.84°W
America/New_York
229m 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 189 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM