How far is Ashland, MO from Florissant, MO?

The driving distance from Ashland, MO to Florissant, MO is about 124.7 miles (200.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.2 miles (167.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
124.71 mi
02h 01m
Flight
104.2 mi
167.69 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.2 mi
Kilometers
167.69 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.71 mi
Kilometers
200.7 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florissant
Sat, Apr 18, 8:36 AM CDT
Return by in Ashland
Sat, Apr 18, 10:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ashland
2026-04-18T06:34
Arrive Florissant
Sat, Apr 18, 8:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ashland
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
High Hill
MO

Human settlement in Montgomery County, Missouri, United States of America

From Ashland
62.9 mi
01h 00m
To Florissant
61.8 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 mph W
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ashland and Florissant.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ashland and Florissant.

  1. 1

    Start on East Broadway

    1031 ft · 29 sec · East Broadway

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Broadway

    53 m · 4 sec · East Broadway

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto East Broadway

    148 m · 11 sec · East Broadway

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    86 m · 6 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    997 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    13.1 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70, US 40, MO PP: Kansas City, Saint Louis

    2021 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    159 m · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit right toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis

    1308 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    103.1 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis

    872 ft · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    2556 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    1270 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    988 ft · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67

    1565 ft · 45 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Lindbergh Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Lindbergh Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North New Florissant Road

    26 m · 1 sec · North New Florissant Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North New Florissant Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ashland and Florissant.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
103 mi · 83%
East Broadway
13.7 mi · 11%
I 270 North
5.16 mi · 4%
North Lindbergh Boulevard
1.75 mi · 1%
West Washington Street
1.04 mi · 1%
I 70
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

103 mi · 02h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
104.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
High Hill
01h 00m from Ashland
Leave By
2:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ashland and Chance Rain Showers near Florissant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ashland to Florissant?

The road trip is about 124.7 miles (200.7 km) and usually takes 02h 01m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

High Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.9 miles from Ashland and 61.8 miles from Florissant.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 104.2 miles (167.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.59 one way or $33.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Ashland and Chance Rain Showers near Florissant.

Stop Ideas Near High Hill

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around High Hill and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 14.5 mi away

Warrenton City Animal Control

Warrenton , MO
314 Coleman, Warrenton, MO 63383
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Animal control service,City government office
Warrenton City Hall
Meeting point 14.9 mi away

Warrenton City Hall

Warrenton , MO
200 W Booneslick Rd, Warrenton, MO 63383
Rating 2.7/5 7 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to High Hill.

RAIL

Hermann

19 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

48 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Jefferson City

76 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Kirkwood

91 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ashland and Florissant. Straight-line distance: 104.2 mi (167.69 km).

Ashland

#1 Ashland

City in Boone County, Missouri, United States

Population4,031
Coordinates38.7744800, -92.2571300
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Florissant

#2 Florissant

The most populous city in St.

Population50,795
Coordinates38.7892200, -90.3226100
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Start: East Broadway (-92.257128, 38.774496)
End: North New Florissant Road (-90.32261, 38.78922)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.4 gal
16.66 L · about $16.59
Round trip
$33.18
8.8 gal · 33.32 L
Estimated CO2
39.1 kg one way
Round trip: 78.2 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.59 $33.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.71 $37.43
Premium $4.65 $20.48 $40.96
Diesel $5.30 $23.34 $46.68

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Missouri · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Ashland and Florissant. The current time is 06:34:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.