How far is Centralia, MO from Florissant, MO?

The driving distance from Centralia, MO to Florissant, MO is about 123.5 miles (198.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.7 miles (163.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m 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
123.47 mi
02h 05m
Flight
101.72 mi
163.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.72 mi
Kilometers
163.71 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.47 mi
Kilometers
198.71 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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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 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florissant
Thu, Apr 30, 7:59 AM CDT
Return by in Centralia
Thu, Apr 30, 10:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Centralia
2026-04-30T05:54
Arrive Florissant
Thu, Apr 30, 7:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Centralia
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
High Hill
MO

Human settlement in Montgomery County, Missouri, United States of America

From Centralia
62.4 mi
01h 02m
To Florissant
61 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph W
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Rollins Street

    120 m · 19 sec · South Rollins Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Singleton Street

    1119 ft · 37 sec · East Singleton Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Jefferson Street

    2957 ft · 1 min · North Jefferson Street

  4. 4

    Turn right

    13.8 mi · 21 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Western

    111 m · 10 sec · North Western

  6. 6

    Continue on South Muldrow Street

    1 km · 1 min · South Muldrow Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Boulevard Street

    975 ft · 19 sec · West Boulevard Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Clark Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · South Clark Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward US 54 West: Jefferson City

    1180 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    13.5 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit left toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis

    1318 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    84 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

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

    872 ft · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    2556 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    1270 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    988 ft · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67

    1565 ft · 45 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Lindbergh Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Lindbergh Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North New Florissant Road

    26 m · 1 sec · North New Florissant Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North New Florissant Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Centralia 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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
84 mi · 68%
US 54 West
13.7 mi · 11%
I 270 North
5.16 mi · 4%
South Clark Street
3.19 mi · 3%
North Lindbergh Boulevard
1.75 mi · 1%
West Washington Street
1.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

84 mi · 01h 38m

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
02h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.8 mi
101.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
High Hill
01h 02m from Centralia
Leave By
2:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Centralia and Mostly Sunny near Florissant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 123.5 miles (198.7 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

High Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.4 miles from Centralia and 61 miles from Florissant.

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

The direct path is about 101.7 miles (163.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 2:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.44 one way or $32.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Centralia and Mostly Sunny near Florissant.

Stop Ideas Near High Hill

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around High Hill and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Practical stop 14.2 mi away

Warrenton City Animal Control

Warrenton , MO
314 Coleman, Warrenton, MO 63383
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Animal control service,City government office
Warrenton City Hall
Meeting point 14.5 mi away

Warrenton City Hall

Warrenton , MO
200 W Booneslick Rd, Warrenton, MO 63383
Rating 2.7/5 7 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to High Hill.

RAIL

Hermann

19 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

48 mi away
301 West Front St.
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Jefferson City

76 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Kirkwood

91 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Centralia and Florissant. Straight-line distance: 101.72 mi (163.71 km).

Centralia

#1 Centralia

City in Missouri

Population4,344
Coordinates39.2103200, -92.1379500
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Florissant

#2 Florissant

The most populous city in St.

Population50,795
Coordinates38.7892200, -90.3226100
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Start: South Rollins Street (-92.138074, 39.210341)
End: North New Florissant Road (-90.32261, 38.78922)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.36 gal
16.49 L · about $16.44
Round trip
$32.88
8.72 gal · 32.98 L
Estimated CO2
38.7 kg one way
Round trip: 77.5 kg / 171 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.44 $32.88
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.54 $37.09
Premium $4.65 $20.29 $40.58
Diesel $5.30 $23.13 $46.25

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Centralia and Florissant. The current time is 05:54:24.

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.