How far is Florissant, MO from Bowling Green, MO?

The driving distance from Florissant, MO to Bowling Green, MO is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.4 miles (97.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
76.14 mi
01h 36m
Flight
60.41 mi
97.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.41 mi
Kilometers
97.22 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.14 mi
Kilometers
122.54 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bowling Green
Wed, Apr 15, 4:45 PM CDT
Return by in Florissant
Wed, Apr 15, 6:22 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 Bowling Green
Wed, Apr 15, 4:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:16 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
Moscow Mills
MO

City in Lincoln County, Missouri, United States

From Florissant
38 mi
00h 48m
To Bowling Green
38.1 mi
00h 48m

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

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Florissant and Bowling Green.

  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

    44.2 mi · 53 min · Avenue of the Saints

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1215 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1602 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    38 m · 2 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    1 km · 57 sec

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Court Street

    7 m · 1 sec · South Court Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto South Court Street

    3066 ft · 1 min · South Court Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    13 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
45.1 mi · 59%
I 70 West
22.1 mi · 29%
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
3.75 mi · 5%
Lindbergh Boulevard
2.07 mi · 3%
Washington Street
1.03 mi · 1%
I 70
0.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

44.2 mi · 00h 53m

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
01h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
60.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moscow Mills
00h 48m from Florissant
Leave By
3:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Florissant and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Bowling Green.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Florissant to Bowling Green?

The road trip is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Moscow Mills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38 miles from Florissant and 38.1 miles from Bowling Green.

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

The direct path is about 60.4 miles (97.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 3:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.14 one way or $20.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Florissant and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Bowling Green.

Stop Ideas Near Moscow Mills

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 Moscow Mills and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 12.6 mi away

City Hall Park

Dardenne Prairie , MO
Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368
Rating 4.8/5 294 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 14.2 mi away

Warrenton City Animal Control

Warrenton , MO
314 Coleman, Warrenton, MO 63383
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Animal control service,City government office
City of O'Fallon
Meeting point 13.4 mi away

City of O'Fallon

O'Fallon , MO
100 N Main St, O'Fallon, MO 63366
Rating 3.3/5 22 reviews City Hall,Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Moscow Mills.

RAIL

Washington

44 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Hermann

52 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Kirkwood

60 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Alton

68 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florissant and Bowling Green. Straight-line distance: 60.41 mi (97.22 km).

Florissant

#1 Florissant

The most populous city in St.

Population50,795
Coordinates38.7892200, -90.3226100
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Bowling Green

#2 Bowling Green

City in Missouri

Population4,759
Coordinates39.3419900, -91.1951400
Altitude272
CountryUnited States
Start: Florissant (-90.32261, 38.78922)
End: Bowling Green (-91.19514, 39.34199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.69 gal
10.17 L · about $10.14
Round trip
$20.29
5.38 gal · 20.34 L
Estimated CO2
23.9 kg one way
Round trip: 47.8 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.14 $20.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.44 $22.88
Premium $4.65 $12.52 $25.04
Diesel $5.30 $14.27 $28.54

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 Bowling Green. The current time is 15:09:19.

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.