Denison to St. Louis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

487.8 miles 785 km · straight line
585.3 miles estimated 942 km · driving distance
11h 47min estimated drive time
$56 - $69 estimated fuel cost
~1h 29min flight time
45° NE bearing direction

How far is Denison from St. Louis?

The distance from Denison to St. Louis is 487.8 miles (785 km) as the crow flies. St. Louis is located NE of Denison. By car, the driving distance is approximately 585.3 miles, taking about 11h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Denison in Texas 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. 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 Denison 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 Denison to St. Louis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 47min $56 - $69 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 29min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 8min $47–$88* Budget
Train ~11h 12min $70–$205* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Denison & St. Louis

Quick Facts

Denison
33.76°N, 96.54°W
America/Chicago
222m 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 163 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients