How far is Florissant, MO from Ashland, MO?

The driving distance from Florissant, MO to Ashland, MO is about 125.6 miles (202.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.2 miles (167.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
125.64 mi
02h 32m
Flight
104.2 mi
167.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.2 mi
Kilometers
167.69 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.64 mi
Kilometers
202.2 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ashland
Wed, Apr 15, 5:42 PM CDT
Return by in Florissant
Wed, Apr 15, 8:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florissant
2026-04-15T15:09
Arrive Ashland
Wed, Apr 15, 5:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Florissant
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 Florissant
62.7 mi
01h 16m
To Ashland
62.9 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North New Florissant Road

    26 m · 6 sec · North New Florissant Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lindbergh Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Lindbergh Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1912 ft · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Rosemary Straub Davison Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Rosemary Straub Davison Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City

    1492 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City

    2478 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Kansas City

    2439 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    103.2 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 63: Jefferson City, Moberly

    1177 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    1089 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight toward US 63 South: Jefferson City

    2329 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    13.1 mi · 14 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1058 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Broadway

    14 m · 1 sec · East Broadway

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto East Broadway

    1072 ft · 29 sec · East Broadway

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward East Broadway

    80 m · 7 sec · East Broadway

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto East Broadway

    10 m · 1 sec · East Broadway

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Broadway

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
104 mi · 82%
US 63 South
13.7 mi · 11%
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
3.75 mi · 3%
Lindbergh Boulevard
2.07 mi · 2%
Washington Street
1.03 mi · 1%
I 70
0.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight left

103 mi · 02h 03m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.4 mi
104.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
High Hill
01h 16m from Florissant
Leave By
1:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Florissant and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Ashland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 125.6 miles (202.2 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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 62.7 miles from Florissant and 62.9 miles from Ashland.

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

The direct path is about 104.2 miles (167.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.71 one way or $33.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 14.7 mi away

Warrenton City Animal Control

Warrenton , MO
314 Coleman, Warrenton, MO 63383
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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.
RAIL

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 Florissant and Ashland. Straight-line distance: 104.2 mi (167.69 km).

Florissant

#1 Florissant

The most populous city in St.

Population50,795
Coordinates38.7892200, -90.3226100
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Ashland

#2 Ashland

City in Boone County, Missouri, United States

Population4,031
Coordinates38.7744800, -92.2571300
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Start: Florissant (-90.32261, 38.78922)
End: Ashland (-92.25713, 38.77448)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.43 gal
16.78 L · about $16.71
Round trip
$33.41
8.86 gal · 33.56 L
Estimated CO2
39.4 kg one way
Round trip: 78.7 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.71 $33.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.84 $37.68
Premium $4.65 $20.62 $41.23
Diesel $5.30 $23.50 $46.99

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 Florissant and Ashland. The current time is 15:09:21.

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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.