Philadelphia to St. Louis by train
St. Louis lies 1,301 km (808 mi) west of Philadelphia, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 17 h 36 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 1,587 km (986 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Philadelphia | St. Louis | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 1.6 million | 279,695 |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 149 m (489 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Stations on record | Suburban Station, 30th Street Station, North Philadelphia station | Union Station, Gateway Transportation Center, Cotton Belt Freight Depot |
Clocks in St. Louis are 1 h behind Philadelphia right now, so a 17 h 36 min journey lands only 16 h 36 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is St. Louis from Philadelphia?
1,301 km (808 mi) in a straight line, west of Philadelphia; by road roughly 1,587 km (986 mi).
How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to St. Louis by train?
About 17 h 36 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Philadelphia and St. Louis?
St. Louis is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against America/New_York).
Where these facts come from
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- 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.