Erie to St. Louis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

584.3 miles 940.3 km · straight line
701.2 miles estimated 1128.4 km · driving distance
14h 6min estimated drive time
$67 - $83 estimated fuel cost
~1h 41min flight time
249° WSW bearing direction

How far is Erie from St. Louis?

The distance from Erie to St. Louis is 584.3 miles (940.3 km) as the crow flies. St. Louis is located WSW of Erie. By car, the driving distance is approximately 701.2 miles, taking about 14h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — Erie in Pennsylvania 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 Erie 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 Erie to St. Louis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 6min $67 - $83 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 55min $56–$105* Budget
Train ~18h 20min $84–$245* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Erie & St. Louis

Quick Facts

Erie
42.13°N, 80.09°W
America/New_York
199m 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 195 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients