How far is Florissant, MO from California, MO?
The driving distance from Florissant, MO to California, MO is about 144.8 miles (233.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.5 miles (195.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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 California.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florissant and California.
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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
84.1 mi · 1 hr 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 54: Auxvasse, Mexico, Fulton
1196 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left
29.6 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 63 South, US 50
66 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 63 South, US 50
724 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 50 West: Sedalia
1203 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
17.6 mi · 21 min
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Turn right onto Shooters Club Road
573 ft · 31 sec · Shooters Club Road
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Turn left onto Lookout Trail
3 mi · 4 min · Lookout Trail
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Continue on East Buchanan Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Buchanan Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Buchanan Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Florissant and California.
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
84.1 mi · 01h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Florissant and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near California.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Florissant to California?
The road trip is about 144.8 miles (233.1 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?
Montgomery City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.3 miles from Florissant and 72.5 miles from California.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.5 miles (195.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.27 one way or $38.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.4 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 California.
Stop Ideas Near Montgomery City
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 Montgomery City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Florissant and California. Straight-line distance: 121.5 mi (195.53 km).
#1 Florissant
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 50,795 |
| Coordinates | 38.7892200, -90.3226100 |
| Altitude | 175 |
| Country | United States |
#2 California
Town in Missouri
| Population | 4,403 |
| Coordinates | 38.6275300, -92.5665800 |
| Altitude | 272 |
| Country | United States |
End: California (-92.56658, 38.62753)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 233 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
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 | $19.27 | $38.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.73 | $43.47 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.78 | $47.56 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.10 | $54.21 |
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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