Denver to St. Louis: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Denver from St. Louis?
The distance from Denver to St. Louis is 795 miles (1279.4 km) as the crow flies. St. Louis is located E of Denver. By car, the driving distance is approximately 852.4 miles, taking about 15h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 6min. Both are located in United States — Denver in Colorado 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 Denver 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 Denver to St. Louis
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 265 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 66 hours
- You could travel this distance about 31.3 times to circle the Earth's equator