Cleveland, Tennessee to St. Louis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

379.2 miles 610.3 km · straight line
455.1 miles estimated 732.4 km · driving distance
9h 9min estimated drive time
$44 - $54 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
311° NW bearing direction

How far is Cleveland, Tennessee from St. Louis?

The distance from Cleveland, Tennessee to St. Louis is 379.2 miles (610.3 km) as the crow flies. St. Louis is located NW of Cleveland, Tennessee. By car, the driving distance is approximately 455.1 miles, taking about 9h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Cleveland, Tennessee in Tennessee and St. Louis in Missouri.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Cleveland, Tennessee 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 Cleveland, Tennessee to St. Louis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 9min $44 - $54 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 59min $36–$68* Budget
Train ~8h 42min $55–$159* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cleveland, Tennessee & St. Louis

Quick Facts

Cleveland, Tennessee
35.16°N, 84.88°W
America/New_York
265m 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 126 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 65.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients