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

672.4 miles 1082.1 km · straight line
806.9 miles estimated 1298.5 km · driving distance
16h 14min estimated drive time
$78 - $96 estimated fuel cost
~1h 51min flight time
295° WNW bearing direction

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

The distance from Fayetteville, North Carolina to St. Louis is 672.4 miles (1082.1 km) as the crow flies. St. Louis is located WNW of Fayetteville, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 806.9 miles, taking about 16h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 51min. Both are located in United States — Fayetteville, 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. 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 Fayetteville, 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 Fayetteville, North Carolina to St. Louis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 14min $78 - $96 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 51min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 29min $65–$121* Budget
Train ~21h 6min $97–$282* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fayetteville, North Carolina & St. Louis

Quick Facts

Fayetteville, North Carolina
35.05°N, 78.88°W
America/New_York
29m 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 224 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients