Houston to St. Louis: Road Trip Guide & Distance
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
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Quick Facts
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