Midland, Texas to St. Louis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

810.3 miles 1304 km · straight line
972.3 miles estimated 1564.8 km · driving distance
19h 34min estimated drive time
$94 - $115 estimated fuel cost
~2h 8min flight time
52° NE bearing direction

How far is Midland, Texas from St. Louis?

The distance from Midland, Texas to St. Louis is 810.3 miles (1304 km) as the crow flies. St. Louis is located NE of Midland, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 972.3 miles, taking about 19h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 8min. Both are located in United States — Midland, Texas in Texas 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 Midland, Texas and St. Louis. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Midland, Texas to St. Louis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 34min $94 - $115 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 29min $78–$146* Budget
Train ~25h 26min $117–$340* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Midland, Texas & St. Louis

Quick Facts

Midland, Texas
32.00°N, 102.08°W
America/Chicago
848m 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 270 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 68 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients