How far is Bethany, MO from Florissant, MO?

The driving distance from Bethany, MO to Florissant, MO is about 282.7 miles (455 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 222.3 miles (357.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
282.7 mi
04h 47m
Flight
222.33 mi
357.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
222.33 mi
Kilometers
357.81 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
282.7 mi
Kilometers
454.96 km
Drive Time
04h 47m

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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 04h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florissant
Sun, Nov 8, 9:52 AM CST
Return by in Bethany
Sun, Nov 8, 2:39 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethany
2026-11-08T05:04
Arrive Florissant
Sun, Nov 8, 9:52 AM CST
Route Timing
04h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM CST

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

Leave by
7:24 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bethany
9:00 PM CST
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
Clarence
MO

City in Shelby County, Missouri

From Bethany
150 mi
02h 23m
To Florissant
132.7 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph WNW
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Areas Of Fog then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    48 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto South 25th Street

    1129 ft · 24 sec · South 25th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Miller Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Miller Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    973 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    37.6 mi · 40 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36, I 35 Business: Cameron, Hamilton

    1135 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    154.7 mi · 2 hr 59 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Veterans Road

    1167 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Veterans Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Veterans Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 422

    85 m · 7 sec · County Road 422

  11. 11

    Continue on Paris Gravel Road

    2539 ft · 1 min · Paris Gravel Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right

    37 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    73.7 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Avenue of the Saints

  14. 14

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

    2705 ft · 51 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    21.2 mi · 26 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  16. 16

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

    872 ft · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    2556 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    1270 ft · 18 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    988 ft · 14 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67

    1565 ft · 45 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Lindbergh Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Lindbergh Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North New Florissant Road

    26 m · 1 sec · North New Florissant Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North New Florissant Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
73.7 mi · 26%
Miller Street
38.5 mi · 14%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
21.2 mi · 8%
I 270 North
5.16 mi · 2%
Veterans Road
2.33 mi · 1%
North Lindbergh Boulevard
1.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

155 mi · 02h 59m

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 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.4 mi
222.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarence
02h 23m from Bethany
Leave By
7:24 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bethany and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Florissant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 282.7 miles (455 km) and usually takes 04h 47m 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?

Clarence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150 miles from Bethany and 132.7 miles from Florissant.

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

The direct path is about 222.3 miles (357.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.4 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.36 one way or $74.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bethany and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Florissant.

Stop Ideas Near Clarence

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

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

RAIL

La Plata

38 mi away
535 N. Owensby St.
RAIL

Quincy

80 mi away
North 30th St. and Wisman Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethany and Florissant. Straight-line distance: 222.33 mi (357.81 km).

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#1 Bethany

Bethany is a place in Missouri, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.2683300, -94.0282900
Altitude272
CountryUnited States
Florissant

#2 Florissant

The most populous city in St.

Population50,795
Coordinates38.7892200, -90.3226100
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Start: (-94.028161, 40.268584)
End: North New Florissant Road (-90.32261, 38.78922)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 455 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.98 gal
37.76 L · about $37.36
Round trip
$74.71
19.96 gal · 75.52 L
Estimated CO2
88.7 kg one way
Round trip: 177.4 kg / 391 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.74 $37.36 $74.71
Mid-grade $4.13 $41.19 $82.37
Premium $4.50 $44.87 $89.74
Diesel $5.97 $59.59 $119.18

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethany and Florissant. The current time is 05:04:06.

Distance to Other Cities

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