St. Louis to Temple: Road Trip Guide & Distance

658.8 miles 1060.2 km · straight line
790.5 miles estimated 1272.2 km · driving distance
15h 54min estimated drive time
$76 - $94 estimated fuel cost
~1h 50min flight time
220° SW bearing direction

How far is St. Louis from Temple?

The distance from St. Louis to Temple is 658.8 miles (1060.2 km) as the crow flies. Temple is located SW of St. Louis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 790.5 miles, taking about 15h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — St. Louis in Missouri and Temple in Texas.

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 St. Louis and Temple. 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 St. Louis to Temple

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 54min $76 - $94 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 5min $63–$119* Budget
Train ~20h 40min $95–$277* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between St. Louis & Temple

Quick Facts

St. Louis
38.63°N, 90.20°W
America/Chicago
142m elevation
Temple
31.10°N, 97.34°W
America/Chicago
219m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 220 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients