Miami to St. Louis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1062.6 miles 1710.1 km · straight line
1213.9 miles actual route 1953.6 km · driving distance
22h 15min estimated drive time
$117 - $144 estimated fuel cost
~2h 38min flight time
329° NNW bearing direction

How far is Miami from St. Louis?

The distance from Miami to St. Louis is 1062.6 miles (1710.1 km) as the crow flies. St. Louis is located NNW of Miami. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1213.9 miles, taking about 22h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 38min. Both are located in United States — Miami in Florida 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 Miami 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 Miami to St. Louis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 15min $117 - $144 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 42min $97–$182* Budget
Train ~28h 56min $146–$425* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Miami & St. Louis

Quick Facts

Miami
25.76°N, 80.19°W
America/New_York
2m 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 354 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 89 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM