Distance from Los Angeles to St. Louis by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Los Angeles (CA) to St. Louis (MO) is 1587 miles or 2553 kilometers or 1378 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Los Angeles to St. Louis is 1822 miles (2933 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 235 miles or 380 km.

Flight distance from Los Angeles, CA to St. Louis, MO in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Los Angeles and St. Louis is 1587 miles or 2553 km.
The nearest airport to Los Angeles, is Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and the nearest airport to St. Louis, is St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL).

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

Flight time from Los Angeles, CA to St. Louis, MO is 3 hours 38 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Los Angeles to St. Louis Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to St. Louis, MO

The driving distance from Los Angeles, California to St. Louis, Missouri is 1822 miles or 2933 km.
The total driving distance from Los Angeles, CA to St. Louis, MO is 1822 miles or 2933 kilometers. Your trip begins in Los Angeles, California. It ends in St. Louis, Missouri.
The driving distance from Los Angeles, California to St. Louis, Missouri is approximately 1822 miles (2933 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 31 to 32 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Los Angeles, CA to St. Louis, MO

How long is the drive from Los Angeles, CA to St. Louis, MO?
The total driving time is 31 hours, 43 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Los Angeles to St. Louis take?
Los Angeles and St. Louis are 31 hours 43 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 Los Angeles and St. Louis

Time difference between Los Angeles (CA) and St. Louis (MO) is 3 Hours.
St. Louis time is 3 Hours ahead of Los Angeles.

Current local time in Los AngelesCurrent local time in St. Louis
2025-12-19, 03:14:13 PST2025-12-19, 06:14:13 EST
How Far is it Between Los Angeles California, USA and St. Louis Missouri, USA?

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

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 1822 mi 2933 km 1582.22 nmi
Straight line distance 1587 mi 2553 km 1378 nmi
Difference 235 mi 380 km 204 nmi

Los Angeles Details

Los Angeles is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 34° 3' 8'' Longitude: W 118° 14' 37.2''
Latitude34.05223
Longitude-118.24368
StateCalifornia
Nearest airports to Los Angeles

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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 Los Angeles, CA and St. Louis, MO
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 61 hours 6 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 45 hours 49 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 40 hours 44 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 36 hours 39 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 33 hours 19 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 30 hours 33 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 28 hours 12 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 26 hours 11 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 24 hours 26 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 22 hours 54 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 21 hours 33 minutes