How far is Center, MO from Florissant, MO?

The driving distance from Center, MO to Florissant, MO is about 106.1 miles (170.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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
106.05 mi
01h 41m
Flight
81.51 mi
131.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.51 mi
Kilometers
131.18 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.05 mi
Kilometers
170.67 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florissant
Wed, Apr 15, 7:29 PM CDT
Return by in Center
Wed, Apr 15, 9:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Center
2026-04-15T17:48
Arrive Florissant
Wed, Apr 15, 7:29 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Center
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
Davis
MO

Unincorporated community in Missouri

From Center
52.1 mi
00h 50m
To Florissant
53.9 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
17 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Lamb Street

    31 m · 7 sec · East Lamb Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Public Street

    94 m · 9 sec · South Public Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    8.3 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit right

    1338 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    65.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Avenue of the Saints

  6. 6

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

    2705 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    21.2 mi · 26 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

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

    872 ft · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    2556 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    1270 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    988 ft · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67

    1565 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Lindbergh Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Lindbergh Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North New Florissant Road

    26 m · 1 sec · North New Florissant Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North New Florissant Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Center 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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
65.5 mi · 62%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
21.2 mi · 20%
I 270 North
5.16 mi · 5%
North Lindbergh Boulevard
1.75 mi · 2%
West Washington Street
1.04 mi · 1%
I 70 East
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

65.5 mi · 01h 17m

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
01h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.6 mi
81.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Davis
00h 50m from Center
Leave By
3:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Center and Chance 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 Center to Florissant?

The road trip is about 106.1 miles (170.7 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Davis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.1 miles from Center and 53.9 miles from Florissant.

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

The direct path is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 3:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.10 one way or $28.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Davis

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

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

RAIL

Hermann

53 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

55 mi away
301 West Front St.
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Kirkwood

75 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Alton

78 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Center and Florissant. Straight-line distance: 81.51 mi (131.18 km).

Center

#1 Center

City in Ralls County, Missouri, United States

Population505
Coordinates39.5081000, -91.5287700
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Florissant

#2 Florissant

The most populous city in St.

Population50,795
Coordinates38.7892200, -90.3226100
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Start: East Lamb Street (-91.528769, 39.508225)
End: North New Florissant Road (-90.32261, 38.78922)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.74 gal
14.17 L · about $14.10
Round trip
$28.21
7.48 gal · 28.34 L
Estimated CO2
33.2 kg one way
Round trip: 66.5 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.10 $28.21
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.91 $31.81
Premium $4.65 $17.41 $34.81
Diesel $5.30 $19.84 $39.67

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Center and Florissant. The current time is 17:48:27.

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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.