Detroit to St. Louis: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Detroit from St. Louis?
The distance from Detroit to St. Louis is 454.5 miles (731.5 km) as the crow flies. St. Louis is located WSW of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 521.7 miles, taking about 10h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan 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 Detroit 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 Detroit to St. Louis
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 152 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
- You could travel this distance about 54.8 times to circle the Earth's equator