Las Vegas to St. Louis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1375.2 miles 2213.1 km · straight line
1598.5 miles actual route 2572.6 km · driving distance
27h 48min estimated drive time
$154 - $189 estimated fuel cost
~3h 16min flight time
75° ENE bearing direction

How far is Las Vegas from St. Louis?

The distance from Las Vegas to St. Louis is 1375.2 miles (2213.1 km) as the crow flies. St. Louis is located ENE of Las Vegas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1598.5 miles, taking about 27h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 16min. Both are located in United States — Las Vegas in Nevada 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 Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas to St. Louis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27h 48min $154 - $189 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~33h 22min $128–$240* Budget
Train ~36h 8min $192–$559* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Las Vegas & St. Louis

Quick Facts

Las Vegas
36.17°N, 115.14°W
America/Los_Angeles
610m 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 458 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 115 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM