How far is Florissant, MO from Bolivar, MO?

The driving distance from Florissant, MO to Bolivar, MO is about 213.4 miles (343.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.3 miles (299.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 34m 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
213.43 mi
04h 17m
Flight
186.26 mi
299.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.26 mi
Kilometers
299.75 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
213.43 mi
Kilometers
343.49 km
Drive Time
04h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bolivar
Wed, Apr 15, 7:26 PM CDT
Return by in Florissant
Wed, Apr 15, 11:44 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 Bolivar
Wed, Apr 15, 7:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 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
8:26 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
Rolla
MO

City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States

From Florissant
106.6 mi
02h 08m
To Bolivar
106.8 mi
02h 08m

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
78°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    143 mi · 2 hr 35 min · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 32, MO 5, MO 64: Hartville

    932 ft · 20 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Jefferson Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Jefferson Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Commercial Street

    4.3 mi · 7 min · West Commercial Street

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    40.8 mi · 58 min

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Broadway Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
143 mi · 67%
West Commercial Street
45.1 mi · 21%
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
16.1 mi · 8%
Dougherty Ferry Road
2.78 mi · 1%
Lindbergh Boulevard
2.07 mi · 1%
South Jefferson Avenue
1.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

Merge slight left onto Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

143 mi · 02h 35m

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 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.1 mi
186.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rolla
02h 08m from Florissant
Leave By
8:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Florissant and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bolivar.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 213.4 miles (343.5 km) and usually takes 04h 17m 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?

Rolla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.6 miles from Florissant and 106.8 miles from Bolivar.

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

The direct path is about 186.3 miles (299.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 8:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.40 one way or $56.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rolla

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

78 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

89 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

95 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florissant and Bolivar. Straight-line distance: 186.26 mi (299.75 km).

Florissant

#1 Florissant

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Bolivar

State of Venezuela

Population11,196
Coordinates37.6144800, -93.4104700
Altitude322
CountryUnited States
Start: Florissant (-90.32261, 38.78922)
End: Bolivar (-93.41047, 37.61448)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 343 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.53 gal
28.51 L · about $28.40
Round trip
$56.79
15.06 gal · 57.02 L
Estimated CO2
66.9 kg one way
Round trip: 133.8 kg / 295 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.40 $56.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.03 $64.05
Premium $4.65 $35.04 $70.09
Diesel $5.30 $39.94 $79.88

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 Bolivar. The current time is 15:09:20.

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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.