Long Island to St. Louis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

917.8 miles 1477 km · straight line
1030 miles actual route 1657.6 km · driving distance
19h 31min estimated drive time
$99 - $122 estimated fuel cost
~2h 21min flight time
266° W bearing direction

How far is Long Island from St. Louis?

The distance from Long Island to St. Louis is 917.8 miles (1477 km) as the crow flies. St. Louis is located W of Long Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1030 miles, taking about 19h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 21min. Both are located in United States — Long Island in New York 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Island 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 Island to St. Louis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 31min $99 - $122 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 25min $82–$155* Budget
Train ~25h 22min $124–$361* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Long Island & St. Louis

Quick Facts

Long Island
40.79°N, 73.14°W
America/New_York
20m 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 306 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 76 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 27.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM