Oak Ridge to St. Louis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

372.5 miles 599.5 km · straight line
447 miles estimated 719.4 km · driving distance
9h 0min estimated drive time
$43 - $53 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
301° WNW bearing direction

How far is Oak Ridge from St. Louis?

The distance from Oak Ridge to St. Louis is 372.5 miles (599.5 km) as the crow flies. St. Louis is located WNW of Oak Ridge. By car, the driving distance is approximately 447 miles, taking about 9h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Oak Ridge in Tennessee 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 Oak Ridge 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 Oak Ridge to St. Louis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 0min $43 - $53 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 48min $36–$67* Budget
Train ~8h 33min $54–$156* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Oak Ridge & St. Louis

Quick Facts

Oak Ridge
36.01°N, 84.27°W
America/New_York
259m 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 124 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 66.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients