Pittsburgh to St. Louis: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Pittsburgh from St. Louis?
The distance from Pittsburgh to St. Louis is 557.6 miles (897.4 km) as the crow flies. St. Louis is located W of Pittsburgh. By car, the driving distance is approximately 669.2 miles, taking about 13h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 37min. Both are located in United States — Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania 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 Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh to St. Louis
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 186 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
- You could travel this distance about 44.7 times to circle the Earth's equator