Death Valley to St. Louis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1465.8 miles 2358.9 km · straight line
1758.9 miles estimated 2830.7 km · driving distance
35h 23min estimated drive time
$169 - $208 estimated fuel cost
~3h 27min flight time
76° ENE bearing direction

How far is Death Valley from St. Louis?

The distance from Death Valley to St. Louis is 1465.8 miles (2358.9 km) as the crow flies. St. Louis is located ENE of Death Valley. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1758.9 miles, taking about 35h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 27min. Both are located in United States — Death Valley in California 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Death Valley 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 Death Valley to St. Louis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 35h 23min $169 - $208 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~42h 28min $141–$264* Budget
Train ~46h 0min $211–$616* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Death Valley & St. Louis

Quick Facts

Death Valley
36.53°N, 116.93°W
America/Los_Angeles
-86m 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 489 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 122 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients