Phoenix to St. Louis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1270 miles 2043.8 km · straight line
1459.2 miles actual route 2348.4 km · driving distance
25h 59min estimated drive time
$140 - $173 estimated fuel cost
~3h 3min flight time
67° ENE bearing direction

How far is Phoenix from St. Louis?

The distance from Phoenix to St. Louis is 1270 miles (2043.8 km) as the crow flies. St. Louis is located ENE of Phoenix. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1459.2 miles, taking about 25h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 3min. Both are located in United States — Phoenix in Arizona 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Phoenix 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 Phoenix to St. Louis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 59min $140 - $173 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~31h 11min $117–$219* Budget
Train ~33h 47min $175–$511* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Phoenix & St. Louis

Quick Facts

Phoenix
33.45°N, 112.07°W
America/Phoenix
331m 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 423 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 106 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 19.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM