Danville, Kentucky to St. Louis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

302.6 miles 487 km · straight line
378.3 miles estimated 608.8 km · driving distance
7h 37min estimated drive time
$36 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
285° WNW bearing direction

How far is Danville, Kentucky from St. Louis?

The distance from Danville, Kentucky to St. Louis is 302.6 miles (487 km) as the crow flies. St. Louis is located WNW of Danville, Kentucky. By car, the driving distance is approximately 378.3 miles, taking about 7h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Danville, Kentucky in Kentucky 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 Danville, Kentucky 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 Danville, Kentucky to St. Louis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 37min $36 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 8min $30–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 14min $45–$132* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Danville, Kentucky & St. Louis

Quick Facts

Danville, Kentucky
37.65°N, 84.77°W
America/New_York
300m 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 101 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 82.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients