Oklahoma City to St. Louis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

458.6 miles 738 km · straight line
498.8 miles actual route 802.8 km · driving distance
8h 58min estimated drive time
$48 - $59 estimated fuel cost
~1h 25min flight time
59° ENE bearing direction

How far is Oklahoma City from St. Louis?

The distance from Oklahoma City to St. Louis is 458.6 miles (738 km) as the crow flies. St. Louis is located ENE of Oklahoma City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 498.8 miles, taking about 8h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in United States — Oklahoma City in Oklahoma 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Oklahoma City and St. Louis. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Oklahoma City to St. Louis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 58min $48 - $59 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 46min $40–$75* Budget
Train ~8h 31min $60–$175* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Oklahoma City & St. Louis

Quick Facts

Oklahoma City
35.47°N, 97.52°W
America/Chicago
366m 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 153 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 54.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM