Columbus, Ohio to St. Louis: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Columbus, Ohio from St. Louis?
The distance from Columbus, Ohio to St. Louis is 395.8 miles (637 km) as the crow flies. St. Louis is located W of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 419.1 miles, taking about 7h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio 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 Columbus, Ohio 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 Columbus, Ohio to St. Louis
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 132 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
- You could travel this distance about 62.9 times to circle the Earth's equator