Niagara Falls, New York to St. Louis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

659.2 miles 1060.8 km · straight line
791 miles estimated 1273 km · driving distance
15h 55min estimated drive time
$76 - $94 estimated fuel cost
~1h 50min flight time
246° WSW bearing direction

How far is Niagara Falls, New York from St. Louis?

The distance from Niagara Falls, New York to St. Louis is 659.2 miles (1060.8 km) as the crow flies. St. Louis is located WSW of Niagara Falls, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 791 miles, taking about 15h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Niagara Falls, New York in New York 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Niagara Falls, New York 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 Niagara Falls, New York to St. Louis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 55min $76 - $94 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 6min $63–$119* Budget
Train ~20h 42min $95–$277* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Niagara Falls, New York & St. Louis

Quick Facts

Niagara Falls, New York
43.10°N, 79.04°W
America/New_York
99m 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 220 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients