Norfolk, Virginia to St. Louis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

769.3 miles 1238.1 km · straight line
923.2 miles estimated 1485.7 km · driving distance
18h 34min estimated drive time
$89 - $109 estimated fuel cost
~2h 3min flight time
283° WNW bearing direction

How far is Norfolk, Virginia from St. Louis?

The distance from Norfolk, Virginia to St. Louis is 769.3 miles (1238.1 km) as the crow flies. St. Louis is located WNW of Norfolk, Virginia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 923.2 miles, taking about 18h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 3min. Both are located in United States — Norfolk, Virginia in Virginia 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 Norfolk, Virginia 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 Norfolk, Virginia to St. Louis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 34min $89 - $109 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 17min $74–$138* Budget
Train ~24h 8min $111–$323* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Norfolk, Virginia & St. Louis

Quick Facts

Norfolk, Virginia
36.85°N, 76.29°W
America/New_York
5m 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 256 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 64 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients