St. Louis to Virginia Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

785.8 miles 1264.7 km · straight line
928.8 miles actual route 1494.8 km · driving distance
17h 16min estimated drive time
$89 - $110 estimated fuel cost
~2h 5min flight time
95° E bearing direction

How far is St. Louis from Virginia Beach?

The distance from St. Louis to Virginia Beach is 785.8 miles (1264.7 km) as the crow flies. Virginia Beach is located E of St. Louis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 928.8 miles, taking about 17h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 5min. Both are located in United States — St. Louis in Missouri and Virginia Beach in Virginia.

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 St. Louis and Virginia Beach. 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 St. Louis to Virginia Beach

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 16min $89 - $110 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 43min $74–$139* Budget
Train ~22h 27min $111–$325* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between St. Louis & Virginia Beach

Quick Facts

St. Louis
38.63°N, 90.20°W
America/Chicago
142m elevation
Virginia Beach
36.85°N, 75.98°W
America/New_York
4m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 262 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 65 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM