Distance from San Francisco to St. Louis by Car and Plane

The flight distance from San Francisco (CA) to St. Louis (MO) is 1742 miles or 2803 kilometers or 1513 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Francisco to St. Louis is 2062 miles (3320 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 320 miles or 517 km.

Flight distance from San Francisco, CA to St. Louis, MO in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between San Francisco and St. Louis is 1742 miles or 2803 km.
The nearest airport to San Francisco, is San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and the nearest airport to St. Louis, is St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL).

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

Flight time from San Francisco, CA to St. Louis, MO is 4 hours 0 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

San Francisco to St. Louis Flight Route Map

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

Driving distance from San Francisco, CA to St. Louis, MO

The driving distance from San Francisco, California to St. Louis, Missouri is 2062 miles or 3320 km.
The total driving distance from San Francisco, CA to St. Louis, MO is 2062 miles or 3320 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Francisco, California. It ends in St. Louis, Missouri.
The driving distance from San Francisco, California to St. Louis, Missouri is approximately 2062 miles (3320 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 35 to 36 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from San Francisco, CA to St. Louis, MO

How long is the drive from San Francisco, CA to St. Louis, MO?
The total driving time is 35 hours, 33 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Francisco to St. Louis take?
San Francisco and St. Louis are 35 hours 33 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 San Francisco and St. Louis

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

Current local time in San FranciscoCurrent local time in St. Louis
2026-03-18, 18:16:41 PDT2026-03-18, 21:16:41 EDT
How Far is it Between San Francisco California, USA and St. Louis Missouri, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between San Francisco, 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 2062 mi 3320 km 1790.64 nmi
Straight line distance 1742 mi 2803 km 1513 nmi
Difference 320 mi 517 km 277 nmi

San Francisco Details

San Francisco is located in California, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 37° 46' 30'' Longitude: W 122° 25' 10''
Latitude37.775
Longitude-122.41944
StateCalifornia
Nearest airports to San Francisco

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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 San Francisco, CA and St. Louis, MO
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 69 hours 10 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 51 hours 52 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 46 hours 6 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 41 hours 30 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 37 hours 43 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 34 hours 35 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 31 hours 55 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 29 hours 38 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 27 hours 40 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 25 hours 56 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 24 hours 24 minutes