Houston to St. Louis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

679.8 miles 1094.1 km · straight line
777.2 miles actual route 1250.8 km · driving distance
14h 22min estimated drive time
$75 - $92 estimated fuel cost
~1h 52min flight time
24° NNE bearing direction

How far is Houston from St. Louis?

The distance from Houston to St. Louis is 679.8 miles (1094.1 km) as the crow flies. St. Louis is located NNE of Houston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 777.2 miles, taking about 14h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 52min. Both are located in United States — Houston 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 Houston 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 Houston to St. Louis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 22min $75 - $92 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 14min $62–$117* Budget
Train ~18h 41min $93–$272* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Houston & St. Louis

Quick Facts

Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m 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 227 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM