How far is Bolivar, MO from Florissant, MO?

The driving distance from Bolivar, MO to Florissant, MO is about 221.6 miles (356.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.3 miles (299.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 23m 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
221.55 mi
03h 41m
Flight
186.26 mi
299.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.26 mi
Kilometers
299.75 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
221.55 mi
Kilometers
356.55 km
Drive Time
03h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florissant
Fri, Apr 24, 12:06 PM CDT
Return by in Bolivar
Fri, Apr 24, 3:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bolivar
2026-04-24T08:24
Arrive Florissant
Fri, Apr 24, 12:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 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
9:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bolivar
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
Rolla
MO

City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States

From Bolivar
107.8 mi
01h 50m
To Florissant
113.8 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 mph W
Destination
77°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Broadway Street

    45.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min · East Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Jefferson Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Jefferson Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the exit left toward I 44 East: Rolla

    1431 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    146.6 mi · 2 hr 40 min

  5. 5

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

    871 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    551 ft · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    2638 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    18.8 mi · 24 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67

    1565 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Lindbergh Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Lindbergh Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North New Florissant Road

    26 m · 1 sec · North New Florissant Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North New Florissant Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bolivar 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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 East
147 mi · 66%
East Broadway Street
45.1 mi · 20%
I 270 North
19.4 mi · 9%
North Lindbergh Boulevard
1.75 mi · 1%
South Jefferson Avenue
1.12 mi · 1%
West Washington Street
1.04 mi
Longest Stretch

I 44 East

Merge slight left

147 mi · 02h 40m

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 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.3 mi
186.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rolla
01h 50m from Bolivar
Leave By
9:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bolivar and Showers And Thunderstorms near Florissant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 221.6 miles (356.6 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?

Rolla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.8 miles from Bolivar and 113.8 miles from Florissant.

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

The direct path is about 186.3 miles (299.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 9:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.49 one way or $58.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Bolivar and Showers And Thunderstorms near Florissant.

Stop Ideas Near Rolla

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

78 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

89 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

95 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bolivar and Florissant. Straight-line distance: 186.26 mi (299.75 km).

Bolivar

#1 Bolivar

State of Venezuela

Population11,196
Coordinates37.6144800, -93.4104700
Altitude322
CountryUnited States
Florissant

#2 Florissant

The most populous city in St.

Population50,795
Coordinates38.7892200, -90.3226100
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Start: East Broadway Street (-93.410428, 37.614401)
End: North New Florissant Road (-90.32261, 38.78922)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 357 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.82 gal
29.59 L · about $29.49
Round trip
$58.98
15.64 gal · 59.18 L
Estimated CO2
69.5 kg one way
Round trip: 139 kg / 306 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.49 $58.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.26 $66.52
Premium $4.65 $36.39 $72.79
Diesel $5.30 $41.48 $82.95

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Bolivar and Florissant. The current time is 08:24:16.

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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.