Los Angeles to St. Louis: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Los Angeles from St. Louis?
The distance from Los Angeles to St. Louis is 1586 miles (2552.4 km) as the crow flies. St. Louis is located ENE of Los Angeles. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1828.9 miles, taking about 31h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 41min. Both are located in United States — Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to St. Louis
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 529 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 132 hours
- You could travel this distance about 15.7 times to circle the Earth's equator