Scranton to St. Louis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

791.7 miles 1274.1 km · straight line
950 miles estimated 1528.9 km · driving distance
19h 7min estimated drive time
$91 - $113 estimated fuel cost
~2h 6min flight time
261° W bearing direction

How far is Scranton from St. Louis?

The distance from Scranton to St. Louis is 791.7 miles (1274.1 km) as the crow flies. St. Louis is located W of Scranton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 950 miles, taking about 19h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 6min. Both are located in United States — Scranton 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. 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 Scranton 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 Scranton to St. Louis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 7min $91 - $113 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~22h 56min $76–$143* Budget
Train ~24h 51min $114–$333* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Scranton & St. Louis

Quick Facts

Scranton
41.41°N, 75.66°W
America/New_York
230m 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 264 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 66 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients