Montgomery, Alabama to St. Louis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

483.9 miles 778.7 km · straight line
580.6 miles estimated 934.4 km · driving distance
11h 41min estimated drive time
$56 - $69 estimated fuel cost
~1h 28min flight time
334° NNW bearing direction

How far is Montgomery, Alabama from St. Louis?

The distance from Montgomery, Alabama to St. Louis is 483.9 miles (778.7 km) as the crow flies. St. Louis is located NNW of Montgomery, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 580.6 miles, taking about 11h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 28min. Both are located in United States — Montgomery, Alabama in Alabama and St. Louis in Missouri.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Montgomery, Alabama 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 Montgomery, Alabama to St. Louis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 41min $56 - $69 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 28min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 1min $46–$87* Budget
Train ~11h 6min $70–$203* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Montgomery, Alabama & St. Louis

Quick Facts

Montgomery, Alabama
32.38°N, 86.31°W
America/Chicago
73m 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 161 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 51.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients