Houston to St. Louis by bus
St. Louis lies 1,094 km (680 mi) north-east of Houston, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 19 h 52 min including stops, over roughly 1,334 km (829 mi) of road.
| Houston | St. Louis | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 2.3 million | 279,695 |
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) | 149 m (489 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
Where to book buses from Houston to St. Louis
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Staying in St. Louis
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Common questions
How far is St. Louis from Houston?
1,094 km (680 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Houston; by road roughly 1,334 km (829 mi).
How long does it take to get from Houston to St. Louis by bus?
About 19 h 52 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Houston and St. Louis?
No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.