Columbus, Georgia to St. Louis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

516.9 miles 831.8 km · straight line
620.3 miles estimated 998.2 km · driving distance
12h 29min estimated drive time
$60 - $73 estimated fuel cost
~1h 32min flight time
327° NNW bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Georgia from St. Louis?

The distance from Columbus, Georgia to St. Louis is 516.9 miles (831.8 km) as the crow flies. St. Louis is located NNW of Columbus, Georgia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 620.3 miles, taking about 12h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Georgia in Georgia 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 Columbus, Georgia 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 Columbus, Georgia to St. Louis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 29min $60 - $73 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 59min $50–$93* Budget
Train ~16h 14min $74–$217* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Georgia & St. Louis

Quick Facts

Columbus, Georgia
32.46°N, 84.99°W
America/New_York
82m 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 172 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients