Denver to St. Louis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

795 miles 1279.4 km · straight line
852.4 miles actual route 1371.8 km · driving distance
15h 5min estimated drive time
$82 - $101 estimated fuel cost
~2h 6min flight time
91° E bearing direction

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

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 5min $82 - $101 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 6min $68–$128* Budget
Train ~19h 37min $102–$298* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Denver & St. Louis

Quick Facts

Denver
39.74°N, 104.99°W
America/Denver
1609m 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 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
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM