Durham, North Carolina to St. Louis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

646.6 miles 1040.6 km · straight line
775.9 miles estimated 1248.7 km · driving distance
15h 37min estimated drive time
$75 - $92 estimated fuel cost
~1h 48min flight time
290° WNW bearing direction

How far is Durham, North Carolina from St. Louis?

The distance from Durham, North Carolina to St. Louis is 646.6 miles (1040.6 km) as the crow flies. St. Louis is located WNW of Durham, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 775.9 miles, taking about 15h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 48min. Both are located in United States — Durham, North Carolina in North Carolina 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. 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 Durham, North Carolina 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 Durham, North Carolina to St. Louis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 37min $75 - $92 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 44min $62–$116* Budget
Train ~20h 18min $93–$272* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Durham, North Carolina & St. Louis

Quick Facts

Durham, North Carolina
35.99°N, 78.90°W
America/New_York
123m 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 216 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 54 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 38.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients