Long Beach, California to St. Louis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1590 miles 2558.8 km · straight line
1842.6 miles actual route 2965.4 km · driving distance
32h 5min estimated drive time
$177 - $218 estimated fuel cost
~3h 42min flight time
70° ENE bearing direction

How far is Long Beach, California from St. Louis?

The distance from Long Beach, California to St. Louis is 1590 miles (2558.8 km) as the crow flies. St. Louis is located ENE of Long Beach, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1842.6 miles, taking about 32h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 42min. Both are located in United States — Long Beach, California in California 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 Long Beach, California 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 Long Beach, California to St. Louis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 32h 5min $177 - $218 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~38h 30min $147–$276* Budget
Train ~41h 43min $221–$645* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Beach, California & St. Louis

Quick Facts

Long Beach, California
33.77°N, 118.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m 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 530 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 133 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM