Roanoke to St. Louis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

566.4 miles 911.5 km · straight line
679.7 miles estimated 1093.8 km · driving distance
13h 40min estimated drive time
$65 - $81 estimated fuel cost
~1h 38min flight time
283° WNW bearing direction

How far is Roanoke from St. Louis?

The distance from Roanoke to St. Louis is 566.4 miles (911.5 km) as the crow flies. St. Louis is located WNW of Roanoke. By car, the driving distance is approximately 679.7 miles, taking about 13h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Both are located in United States — Roanoke in Virginia 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 Roanoke 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 Roanoke to St. Louis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 40min $65 - $81 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 24min $54–$102* Budget
Train ~17h 46min $82–$238* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Roanoke & St. Louis

Quick Facts

Roanoke
37.27°N, 79.94°W
America/New_York
285m 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 189 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients