St. Louis to Texas City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

692.8 miles 1115 km · straight line
831.4 miles estimated 1338 km · driving distance
16h 44min estimated drive time
$80 - $98 estimated fuel cost
~1h 54min flight time
204° SSW bearing direction

How far is St. Louis from Texas City?

The distance from St. Louis to Texas City is 692.8 miles (1115 km) as the crow flies. Texas City is located SSW of St. Louis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 831.4 miles, taking about 16h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 54min. Both are located in United States — St. Louis in Missouri and Texas City 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. 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 St. Louis and Texas City. 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 Texas City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 44min $80 - $98 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 54min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 5min $67–$125* Budget
Train ~21h 45min $100–$291* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between St. Louis & Texas City

Quick Facts

St. Louis
38.63°N, 90.20°W
America/Chicago
142m elevation
Texas City
29.38°N, 94.90°W
America/Chicago
3m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 231 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 58 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 35.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients