Flight Time from Kansas City to St. Louis
The flight from Kansas City to St. Louis covers about 238 mi and takes roughly 56 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Kansas City and St. Louis are about 238 mi (383 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 290 mi (467 km), a drive of about 5 hr 11 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 56 min.
| Straight-line distance | 238 mi / 383 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 290 mi / 467 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 5 hr 11 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 56 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $36 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 38.884, -92.381 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Kansas City to St. Louis is about 238 mi (383 km) in a straight line, and roughly 290 mi (467 km) by road.