Raleigh to St. Louis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

665.4 miles 1070.9 km · straight line
791.8 miles actual route 1274.3 km · driving distance
15h 19min estimated drive time
$76 - $94 estimated fuel cost
~1h 50min flight time
291° WNW bearing direction

How far is Raleigh from St. Louis?

The distance from Raleigh to St. Louis is 665.4 miles (1070.9 km) as the crow flies. St. Louis is located WNW of Raleigh. By car, the driving distance is approximately 791.8 miles, taking about 15h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Raleigh in North Carolina 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh to St. Louis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 19min $76 - $94 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 23min $63–$119* Budget
Train ~19h 55min $95–$277* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Raleigh & St. Louis

Quick Facts

Raleigh
35.78°N, 78.64°W
America/New_York
96m 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 222 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM