How far is Florissant, MO from Aurora, MO?

The driving distance from Florissant, MO to Aurora, MO is about 251.3 miles (404.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 223.8 miles (360.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 47m 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
251.31 mi
04h 53m
Flight
223.74 mi
360.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
223.74 mi
Kilometers
360.07 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
251.31 mi
Kilometers
404.44 km
Drive Time
04h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aurora
Sun, Apr 12, 10:35 AM CDT
Return by in Florissant
Sun, Apr 12, 3:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florissant
2026-04-12T05:41
Arrive Aurora
Sun, Apr 12, 10:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Florissant
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
Newburg
MO

City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States

From Florissant
125.6 mi
02h 26m
To Aurora
125.8 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph S
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.1 mi · 20 min · Rosemary Straub Davison Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Dougherty Ferry Road

    1331 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Dougherty Ferry Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Dougherty Ferry Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Forest Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Forest Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    32 m · 3 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Highway Drive

    748 ft · 14 sec · North Highway Drive

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight toward I 44 West, US 50 West: Rolla

    936 ft · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

    201.8 mi · 3 hr 39 min · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MO MM, MO B

    1040 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    96 m · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight

    9 mi · 14 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Southwest Elm Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Southwest Elm Street

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 6 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Church Street

    2 mi · 4 min · East Church Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Elliott Avenue

    29 m · 2 sec · South Elliott Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Elliott Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
202 mi · 80%
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
16.1 mi · 6%
Southwest Elm Street
10.2 mi · 4%
Dougherty Ferry Road
2.78 mi · 1%
Lindbergh Boulevard
2.07 mi · 1%
East Church Street
1.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

Merge slight left onto Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

202 mi · 03h 39m

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
04h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.5 mi
223.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newburg
02h 26m from Florissant
Leave By
7:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Florissant and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Aurora.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 251.3 miles (404.4 km) and usually takes 04h 53m 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?

Newburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.6 miles from Florissant and 125.8 miles from Aurora.

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

The direct path is about 223.8 miles (360.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 7:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.15 one way or $70.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Florissant and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Aurora.

Stop Ideas Near Newburg

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

78 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

97 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

106 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florissant and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 223.74 mi (360.07 km).

Florissant

#1 Florissant

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Aurora

City in Lawrence County, Missouri, United States

Population7,432
Coordinates36.9708900, -93.7179800
Altitude427
CountryUnited States
Start: Florissant (-90.32261, 38.78922)
End: Aurora (-93.71798, 36.97089)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 404 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.32 gal
35.27 L · about $35.15
Round trip
$70.29
18.64 gal · 70.54 L
Estimated CO2
82.8 kg one way
Round trip: 165.7 kg / 365 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $35.15 $70.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.64 $79.28
Premium $4.65 $43.38 $86.75
Diesel $5.30 $49.43 $98.87

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Florissant and Aurora. The current time is 05:41:29.

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.