San Francisco to St. Louis: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is San Francisco from St. Louis?
The distance from San Francisco to St. Louis is 1741.4 miles (2802.5 km) as the crow flies. St. Louis is located ENE of San Francisco. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2059.8 miles, taking about 35h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 0min. Both are located in United States — San Francisco in California 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco to St. Louis
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 580 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 145 hours
- You could travel this distance about 14.3 times to circle the Earth's equator