How far is Chillicothe, MO from Florissant, MO?

The driving distance from Chillicothe, MO to Florissant, MO is about 225.2 miles (362.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.2 miles (299.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 24m 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
225.24 mi
03h 42m
Flight
186.16 mi
299.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.16 mi
Kilometers
299.59 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
225.24 mi
Kilometers
362.49 km
Drive Time
03h 42m

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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 03h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florissant
Tue, May 5, 4:15 AM CDT
Return by in Chillicothe
Tue, May 5, 7:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chillicothe
2026-05-05T00:33
Arrive Florissant
Tue, May 5, 4:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 42m
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 Chillicothe
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
Rensselaer
MO

Village in Missouri, United States

From Chillicothe
112.8 mi
01h 51m
To Florissant
112.5 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph NNE
Destination
58°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Locust Street

    16 m · 4 sec · Locust Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Calhoun Street

    98 m · 18 sec · West Calhoun Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Washington Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North Washington Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward US 36 East, MO 110 East: Brookfield

    975 ft · 13 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    111.4 mi · 2 hr 9 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on V.F.W. Memorial Highway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · V.F.W. Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Veterans Road

    1167 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Veterans Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Veterans Road

  9. 9

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

    85 m · 7 sec · County Road 422

  10. 10

    Continue on Paris Gravel Road

    2539 ft · 1 min · Paris Gravel Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    37 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

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

  13. 13

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

    2705 ft · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    21.2 mi · 26 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

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

    872 ft · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    2556 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    1270 ft · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    988 ft · 14 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67

    1565 ft · 45 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Lindbergh Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Lindbergh Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North New Florissant Road

    26 m · 1 sec · North New Florissant Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North New Florissant Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chillicothe 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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
111 mi · 49%
Avenue of the Saints
73.7 mi · 33%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
21.2 mi · 9%
V.F.W. Memorial Highway
5.85 mi · 3%
I 270 North
5.16 mi · 2%
Veterans Road
2.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

111 mi · 02h 09m

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 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39 mi
186.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rensselaer
01h 51m from Chillicothe
Leave By
9:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Chillicothe 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 Chillicothe to Florissant?

The road trip is about 225.2 miles (362.5 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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?

Rensselaer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.8 miles from Chillicothe and 112.5 miles from Florissant.

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

The direct path is about 186.2 miles (299.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 39 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 $29.98 one way or $59.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rensselaer

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

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

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Quincy

35 mi away
North 30th St. and Wisman Lane
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La Plata

90 mi away
535 N. Owensby St.
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Fort Madison station

107 mi away
1601 20th Street
RAIL

Hermann

108 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chillicothe and Florissant. Straight-line distance: 186.16 mi (299.59 km).

Chillicothe

#1 Chillicothe

City in Missouri

Population8,915
Coordinates39.7952900, -93.5524400
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Florissant

#2 Florissant

The most populous city in St.

Population50,795
Coordinates38.7892200, -90.3226100
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Start: Locust Street (-93.552531, 39.79529)
End: North New Florissant Road (-90.32261, 38.78922)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 362 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.95 gal
30.09 L · about $29.98
Round trip
$59.96
15.9 gal · 60.18 L
Estimated CO2
70.7 kg one way
Round trip: 141.3 kg / 312 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.98 $59.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.81 $67.62
Premium $4.65 $37.00 $74.00
Diesel $5.30 $42.17 $84.33

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Chillicothe and Florissant. The current time is 00:33:34.

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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.