Flagstaff to St. Louis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1205.6 miles 1940.2 km · straight line
1446.7 miles estimated 2328.2 km · driving distance
29h 6min estimated drive time
$139 - $171 estimated fuel cost
~2h 56min flight time
72° ENE bearing direction

How far is Flagstaff from St. Louis?

The distance from Flagstaff to St. Louis is 1205.6 miles (1940.2 km) as the crow flies. St. Louis is located ENE of Flagstaff. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1446.7 miles, taking about 29h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 56min. Both are located in United States — Flagstaff in Arizona 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 Flagstaff 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 Flagstaff to St. Louis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 6min $139 - $171 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~34h 55min $116–$217* Budget
Train ~37h 50min $174–$506* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Flagstaff & St. Louis

Quick Facts

Flagstaff
35.20°N, 111.65°W
America/Phoenix
2106m 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 402 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 100 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients