Jacksonville, Illinois to St. Louis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

76.5 miles 123.1 km · straight line
95.6 miles estimated 153.9 km · driving distance
1h 55min estimated drive time
$9 - $11 estimated fuel cost
~39min flight time · usually no direct flights
179° S bearing direction

How far is Jacksonville, Illinois from St. Louis?

The distance from Jacksonville, Illinois to St. Louis is 76.5 miles (123.1 km) as the crow flies. St. Louis is located S of Jacksonville, Illinois. By car, the driving distance is approximately 95.6 miles, taking about 1h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 39min. Both are located in United States — Jacksonville, Illinois in Illinois and St. Louis in Missouri.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Jacksonville, Illinois 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 Jacksonville, Illinois to St. Louis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 55min $9 - $11 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 18min $8–$14* Budget
Train ~1h 49min $11–$33* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Jacksonville, Illinois & St. Louis

Quick Facts

Jacksonville, Illinois
39.73°N, 90.23°W
America/Chicago
186m 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 26 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 325.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients