St. Louis to Waldorf: Road Trip Guide & Distance

715.1 miles 1150.9 km · straight line
858.2 miles estimated 1381.1 km · driving distance
17h 16min estimated drive time
$83 - $102 estimated fuel cost
~1h 56min flight time
86° E bearing direction

How far is St. Louis from Waldorf?

The distance from St. Louis to Waldorf is 715.1 miles (1150.9 km) as the crow flies. Waldorf is located E of St. Louis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 858.2 miles, taking about 17h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 56min. Both are located in United States — St. Louis in Missouri and Waldorf in Maryland.

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 Waldorf. 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 Waldorf

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 16min $83 - $102 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 43min $69–$129* Budget
Train ~22h 27min $103–$300* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between St. Louis & Waldorf

Quick Facts

St. Louis
38.63°N, 90.20°W
America/Chicago
142m elevation
Waldorf
38.62°N, 76.94°W
America/New_York
64m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 238 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 60 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients