Dallas, Texas to St. Louis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

547.8 miles 881.6 km · straight line
629.1 miles actual route 1012.4 km · driving distance
11h 45min estimated drive time
$61 - $75 estimated fuel cost
~1h 36min flight time
41° NE bearing direction

How far is Dallas, Texas from St. Louis?

The distance from Dallas, Texas to St. Louis is 547.8 miles (881.6 km) as the crow flies. St. Louis is located NE of Dallas, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 629.1 miles, taking about 11h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Both are located in United States — Dallas, Texas in Texas 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Dallas, Texas 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 Dallas, Texas to St. Louis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 45min $61 - $75 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 6min $50–$94* Budget
Train ~15h 17min $75–$220* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dallas, Texas & St. Louis

Quick Facts

Dallas, Texas
32.78°N, 96.80°W
America/Chicago
131m 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 183 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM