How far is Florissant, MO from Bethany, MO?

The driving distance from Florissant, MO to Bethany, MO is about 300.1 miles (482.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 222.3 miles (357.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
300.03 mi
05h 54m
Flight
222.33 mi
357.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
222.33 mi
Kilometers
357.81 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
300.03 mi
Kilometers
482.85 km
Drive Time
05h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethany
Sun, Nov 8, 12:01 PM CST
Return by in Florissant
Sun, Nov 8, 5:56 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florissant
2026-11-08T06:07
Arrive Bethany
Sun, Nov 8, 12:01 PM CST
Route Timing
05h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:55 AM to 1:55 PM CST

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

Leave by
5:10 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Florissant
9:00 PM CST
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Clarence
MO

City in Shelby County, Missouri

From Florissant
149.8 mi
02h 57m
To Bethany
150.2 mi
02h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Areas Of Fog then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 9 mph W
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    21.6 mi · 27 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 61 North: Hannibal

    2234 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

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

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left

    76 m · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Paris Gravel Road

    2645 ft · 1 min · Paris Gravel Road

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on County Road 422

    85 m · 9 sec · County Road 422

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Veterans Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Veterans Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp left toward US 36 West, MO 110 West: Monroe City

    1226 ft · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto V.F.W. Memorial Highway

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

  18. 18

    Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    148.7 mi · 2 hr 52 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit right toward I 35 North: Bethany, Des Moines

    1133 ft · 28 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    37.6 mi · 40 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    1036 ft · 32 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Miller Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Miller Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South 25th Street

    1262 ft · 28 sec · South 25th Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Main Street

    43 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn sharp left

    10 m · 1 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
149 mi · 50%
Avenue of the Saints
73.3 mi · 24%
I 35 North
38 mi · 13%
I 70 West
22.1 mi · 7%
V.F.W. Memorial Highway
5.84 mi · 2%
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
3.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

149 mi · 02h 52m

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
05h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+77.8 mi
222.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarence
02h 57m from Florissant
Leave By
5:10 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Sunny leaving Florissant and Sunny near Bethany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 300.1 miles (482.9 km) and usually takes 05h 54m 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?

Clarence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.8 miles from Florissant and 150.2 miles from Bethany.

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

The direct path is about 222.3 miles (357.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 77.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:10 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.64 one way or $79.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Sunny around Florissant and Sunny near Bethany.

Stop Ideas Near Clarence

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

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

RAIL

La Plata

38 mi away
535 N. Owensby St.
RAIL

Quincy

80 mi away
North 30th St. and Wisman Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florissant and Bethany. Straight-line distance: 222.33 mi (357.81 km).

Florissant

#1 Florissant

The most populous city in St.

Population50,795
Coordinates38.7892200, -90.3226100
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bethany

Bethany is a place in Missouri, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.2683300, -94.0282900
Altitude272
CountryUnited States
Start: Florissant (-90.32261, 38.78922)
End: Bethany (-94.02829, 40.26833)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 483 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.59 gal
40.08 L · about $39.64
Round trip
$79.28
21.18 gal · 80.16 L
Estimated CO2
94.1 kg one way
Round trip: 188.2 kg / 415 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.74 $39.64 $79.28
Mid-grade $4.13 $43.70 $87.41
Premium $4.50 $47.61 $95.23
Diesel $5.97 $63.23 $126.47

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Florissant and Bethany. The current time is 06:07:06.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.