Seattle to St. Louis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Seattle from St. Louis?

The distance from Seattle to St. Louis is 1720.3 miles (2768.5 km) as the crow flies. St. Louis is located E of Seattle. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2089.9 miles, taking about 36h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 58min. Both are located in United States — Seattle in Washington 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 Seattle 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.