How far is Kansas City, MO from St. Louis, MO?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Kansas City and St. Louis is 237.9 miles (382.87 km).
Flight distance from Kansas City, MO to St. Louis, MO is 237.9 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 29 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 27 minutes to travel from Kansas City to St. Louis with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Kansas City, Missouri to St. Louis, Missouri is: 248.15 miles (399.36 km) by car.
Driving from Kansas City to St. Louis will take approximately 03 hours 43 minutes.
#1 Kansas City
The third most populous city in Missouri and the center of the Kansas City metropolitan area. It is located on the Missouri River in western Missouri. Kansas City is known for its barbecue, its jazz music, and its many attractions, such as the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.
| Population | 495327 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°5'59"N 94°34'43"W |
| Latitude | 39.0997300 |
| Longitude | -94.5785700 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| Country | United States |
#2 St. Louis
The second most populous city in Missouri and the center of the St. Louis metropolitan area. It is located on the Mississippi River in eastern Missouri. St. Louis is known for its Gateway Arch, its baseball team, the St. Louis Cardinals, and its many attractions, such as the St. Louis Zoo and the Missouri Botanical Garden.
| Population | 315685 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 38°37'38"N 90°11'52"W |
| Latitude | 38.6272700 |
| Longitude | -90.1978900 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in St. Louis: Market Street (-90.197859,38.627348)
Estimated Travel Time Between Kansas City and St. Louis
The distance between Kansas City and St. Louis is 399 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 26 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Kansas City and St. Louis. The current time is 05:49:41.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 16 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 12 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 57 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 08 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 32 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 18 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 05 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 33.15 liters (8.76 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Kansas City and St. Louis.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Kansas City to St. Louis is $28.06 (diesel $38.76).
Missouri gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.21 | $3.54 | $3.86 | $4.43 |
| Total | $28.06 | $30.96 | $33.8 | $38.76 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Missouri ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.205 (Diesel $4.426) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 20, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Kansas City and St. Louis (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from New York, MO to Kansas City 64.25 miles (103 km)
Driving distance from Castle Point, MO to Kansas City 243.26 miles (391 km)
Driving distance from East Independence, MO to Kansas City 19.28 miles (31 km)
