How far is Belton, MO from Florissant, MO?

The driving distance from Belton, MO to Florissant, MO is about 251.1 miles (404.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 226.6 miles (364.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
251.11 mi
03h 48m
Flight
226.64 mi
364.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
226.64 mi
Kilometers
364.74 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
251.11 mi
Kilometers
404.13 km
Drive Time
03h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florissant
Sun, May 31, 12:01 AM CDT
Return by in Belton
Sun, May 31, 3:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Belton
2026-05-30T20:13
Arrive Florissant
Sun, May 31, 12:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Belton
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
Rocheport
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Belton
124.6 mi
01h 54m
To Florissant
126.5 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
13 mph SE
Destination
84°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Walnut Street

    1202 ft · 53 sec · East Walnut Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East North Avenue

    943 ft · 28 sec · East North Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Cedar Street

    2284 ft · 58 sec · North Cedar Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East 163rd Street

    2330 ft · 1 min · East 163rd Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 49 North, US 71 North: Kansas City

    1150 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    6.9 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 435 West, I 470 East, US 50: Wichita, Lee's Summit

    2075 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 470 East, US 50 East: Lee's Summit

    1281 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    15.3 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Saint Louis

    2063 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    52.5 mi · 57 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    32 mi · 34 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    22.4 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

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

  19. 19

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

    872 ft · 12 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    2556 ft · 36 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    1270 ft · 18 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    988 ft · 14 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67

    1565 ft · 45 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Lindbergh Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Lindbergh Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto North New Florissant Road

    26 m · 1 sec · North New Florissant Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North New Florissant Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Belton 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
28 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
157 mi · 63%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 22%
I 470 East
15.5 mi · 6%
I 49 North
7.1 mi · 3%
I 270 North
5.16 mi · 2%
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.94 mi · 1%
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 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
03h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.5 mi
226.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rocheport
01h 54m from Belton
Leave By
9:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Belton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Florissant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 251.1 miles (404.1 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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?

Rocheport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.6 miles from Belton and 126.5 miles from Florissant.

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

The direct path is about 226.6 miles (364.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.41 one way or $66.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Belton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Florissant.

Stop Ideas Near Rocheport

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rocheport, 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 Rocheport.

RAIL

Jefferson City

56 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Sedalia

65 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot
RAIL

Hermann

103 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Warrensburg

105 mi away
100 South Holden St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Belton and Florissant. Straight-line distance: 226.64 mi (364.74 km).

Belton

#1 Belton

City in Texas, USA

Population23,793
Coordinates38.8119500, -94.5319000
Altitude337
CountryUnited States
Florissant

#2 Florissant

The most populous city in St.

Population50,795
Coordinates38.7892200, -90.3226100
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Start: East Walnut Street (-94.531992, 38.81202)
End: North New Florissant Road (-90.32261, 38.78922)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 404 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.86 gal
33.54 L · about $33.41
Round trip
$66.82
17.72 gal · 67.08 L
Estimated CO2
78.7 kg one way
Round trip: 157.5 kg / 347 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.41 $66.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.68 $75.36
Premium $4.65 $41.23 $82.47
Diesel $5.30 $46.99 $93.99

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Belton and Florissant. The current time is 20:13:21.

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.