How far is Aurora, MO from Florissant, MO?

The driving distance from Aurora, MO to Florissant, MO is about 255.1 miles (410.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 223.8 miles (360.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
255.11 mi
04h 02m
Flight
223.74 mi
360.07 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Aurora.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
223.74 mi
Kilometers
360.07 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
255.11 mi
Kilometers
410.56 km
Drive Time
04h 02m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florissant
Wed, May 13, 12:55 AM CDT
Return by in Aurora
Wed, May 13, 4:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aurora
2026-05-12T20:53
Arrive Florissant
Wed, May 13, 12:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aurora
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Newburg
MO

City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States

From Aurora
126.7 mi
02h 01m
To Florissant
128.4 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph S
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Elliott Avenue

    29 m · 9 sec · South Elliott Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Church Street

    2 mi · 4 min · East Church Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    9.4 mi · 13 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Northeast Elm Street

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Northeast Elm Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward I 44 East: Springfield

    1127 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway

    205.6 mi · 3 hr 44 min · Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway

  10. 10

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

    871 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    551 ft · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    2638 ft · 53 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    18.8 mi · 24 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67

    1565 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Lindbergh Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Lindbergh Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North New Florissant Road

    26 m · 1 sec · North New Florissant Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North New Florissant Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aurora 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway
206 mi · 81%
I 270 North
19.4 mi · 8%
Northeast Elm Street
9.04 mi · 4%
East Church Street
2.76 mi · 1%
North Lindbergh Boulevard
1.75 mi · 1%
West Washington Street
1.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway

Merge slight left onto Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway

206 mi · 03h 44m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.3 mi
223.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newburg
02h 01m from Aurora
Leave By
8:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Aurora and Sunny near Florissant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 255.1 miles (410.6 km) and usually takes 04h 02m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Newburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.7 miles from Aurora and 128.4 miles from Florissant.

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

The direct path is about 223.8 miles (360.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.94 one way or $67.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Aurora and Sunny near Florissant.

Stop Ideas Near Newburg

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Newburg, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newburg.

RAIL

Jefferson City

78 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

97 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

106 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aurora and Florissant. Straight-line distance: 223.74 mi (360.07 km).

Aurora

#1 Aurora

City in Lawrence County, Missouri, United States

Population7,432
Coordinates36.9708900, -93.7179800
Altitude427
CountryUnited States
Florissant

#2 Florissant

The most populous city in St.

Population50,795
Coordinates38.7892200, -90.3226100
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Start: South Elliott Avenue (-93.718028, 36.970891)
End: North New Florissant Road (-90.32261, 38.78922)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 411 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9 gal
34.08 L · about $33.94
Round trip
$67.88
18 gal · 68.16 L
Estimated CO2
80 kg one way
Round trip: 160 kg / 353 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.94 $67.88
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.28 $76.55
Premium $4.65 $41.89 $83.77
Diesel $5.30 $47.74 $95.47

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Aurora and Florissant. The current time is 20:53:10.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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