Distance from Houston to St. Louis by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Houston (TX) to St. Louis (MO) is 679 miles or 1093 kilometers or 590 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Houston to St. Louis is 776 miles (1250 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 97 miles or 157 km.

Flight distance from Houston, TX to St. Louis, MO in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Houston and St. Louis is 679 miles or 1093 km.
The nearest airport to Houston, is George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) and the nearest airport to St. Louis, is St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL).

What is the average flight time from Houston to St. Louis?

Flight time from Houston, TX to St. Louis, MO is 1 hours 33 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Houston to St. Louis Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Houston, TX and St. Louis, MO
This map shows the distance from Houston, TX, Usa to St. Louis, MO, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Houston, Texas to St. Louis, Missouri is displayed below.

Driving distance from Houston, TX to St. Louis, MO

The driving distance from Houston, Texas to St. Louis, Missouri is 776 miles or 1250 km.
The total driving distance from Houston, TX to St. Louis, MO is 776 miles or 1250 kilometers. Your trip begins in Houston, Texas. It ends in St. Louis, Missouri.
The driving distance from Houston, Texas to St. Louis, Missouri is approximately 776 miles (1250 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 14 to 15 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Houston, TX to St. Louis, MO

How long is the drive from Houston, TX to St. Louis, MO?
The total driving time is 14 hours, 23 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Houston to St. Louis take?
Houston and St. Louis are 14 hours 23 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Houston and St. Louis

Time difference between Houston (TX) and St. Louis (MO) is 1 Hours.
St. Louis time is 1 Hours ahead of Houston.

Current local time in HoustonCurrent local time in St. Louis
2025-12-19, 03:28:19 CST2025-12-19, 04:28:19 EST
How Far is it Between Houston Texas, USA and St. Louis Missouri, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Houston, TX and St. Louis, MO in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 776 mi 1250 km 673.88 nmi
Straight line distance 679 mi 1093 km 590 nmi
Difference 97 mi 157 km 83 nmi

Houston Details

Houston is located in Texas, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 29° 47' 8.7'' Longitude: W 95° 23' 19.7''
Latitude29.78574
Longitude-95.38881
StateTexas
Nearest airports to Houston

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St. Louis Details

St. Louis is located in Missouri, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 38° 37' 38.2'' Longitude: W 90° 11' 52.4''
Latitude38.62727
Longitude-90.19789
StateMissouri
Nearest airports to St. Louis

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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Houston, TX and St. Louis, MO
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 26 hours 2 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 19 hours 31 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 17 hours 21 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 15 hours 37 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 14 hours 12 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 13 hours 1 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 12 hours 1 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 11 hours 9 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 10 hours 25 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 9 hours 45 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 9 hours 11 minutes