Fort Worth to St. Louis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

569.5 miles 916.5 km · straight line
671.5 miles actual route 1080.7 km · driving distance
12h 10min estimated drive time
$65 - $80 estimated fuel cost
~1h 39min flight time
43° NE bearing direction

How far is Fort Worth from St. Louis?

The distance from Fort Worth to St. Louis is 569.5 miles (916.5 km) as the crow flies. St. Louis is located NE of Fort Worth. By car, the driving distance is approximately 671.5 miles, taking about 12h 10min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Both are located in United States — Fort Worth in Texas 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth to St. Louis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 10min $65 - $80 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 36min $54–$101* Budget
Train ~15h 49min $81–$235* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Worth & St. Louis

Quick Facts

Fort Worth
32.76°N, 97.33°W
America/Chicago
203m 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 190 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM