How far is Florissant, MO from Belton, MO?
The driving distance from Florissant, MO to Belton, MO is about 249.9 miles (402.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 226.6 miles (364.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 41m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 50m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Florissant and Belton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florissant and Belton.
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Start on North New Florissant Road
26 m · 6 sec · North New Florissant Road
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1 mi · 2 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Lindbergh Boulevard
1.7 mi · 3 min · Lindbergh Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right
1912 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City
1492 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City
2478 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Kansas City
2439 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
215.4 mi · 4 hr 5 min
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 470 South, MO 291 South: Lee's Summit
1418 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
6.4 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 470 South: Wichita
9.2 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 49, I 435 North, US 71: Joplin, Kansas City, Des Moines
635 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin
2610 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin
701 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO Y
1088 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto East 163rd Street
2059 ft · 56 sec · East 163rd Street
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Continue on North Cedar Street
2216 ft · 56 sec · North Cedar Street
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Turn slight right
35 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right onto East North Avenue
847 ft · 19 sec · East North Avenue
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Turn left onto East Walnut Street
1202 ft · 53 sec · East Walnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Walnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Florissant and Belton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 70 West
Merge slight left
215 mi · 04h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Florissant and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Belton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Florissant to Belton?
The road trip is about 249.9 miles (402.2 km) and usually takes 04h 50m 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?
Rocheport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.7 miles from Florissant and 125.2 miles from Belton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 226.6 miles (364.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 7:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.26 one way or $66.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Florissant and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Belton.
Stop Ideas Near Rocheport
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rocheport.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Florissant and Belton. Straight-line distance: 226.64 mi (364.74 km).
#1 Florissant
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 50,795 |
| Coordinates | 38.7892200, -90.3226100 |
| Altitude | 175 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Belton
City in Texas, USA
| Population | 23,793 |
| Coordinates | 38.8119500, -94.5319000 |
| Altitude | 337 |
| Country | United States |
End: Belton (-94.5319, 38.81195)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 402 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $33.26 | $66.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $37.51 | $75.02 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $41.05 | $82.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $46.78 | $93.56 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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