Mesa to St. Louis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1257.9 miles 2024.4 km · straight line
1446.5 miles actual route 2327.9 km · driving distance
25h 44min estimated drive time
$139 - $171 estimated fuel cost
~3h 2min flight time
67° ENE bearing direction

How far is Mesa from St. Louis?

The distance from Mesa to St. Louis is 1257.9 miles (2024.4 km) as the crow flies. St. Louis is located ENE of Mesa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1446.5 miles, taking about 25h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 2min. Both are located in United States — Mesa in Arizona 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 Mesa 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 Mesa to St. Louis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 44min $139 - $171 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 2min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 53min $116–$217* Budget
Train ~33h 27min $174–$506* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Mesa & St. Louis

Quick Facts

Mesa
33.42°N, 111.83°W
America/Phoenix
378m 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 419 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 105 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM