How far is Florissant, MO from Carl Junction, MO?
The driving distance from Florissant, MO to Carl Junction, MO is about 298.1 miles (479.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 256.5 miles (412.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 13m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 36m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Missouri parts of witch are in Camden, Laclede, and Pulaski Counties
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Florissant and Carl Junction.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florissant and Carl Junction.
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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
16.1 mi · 20 min · Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Dougherty Ferry Road
1331 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Dougherty Ferry Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Dougherty Ferry Road
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Continue on Forest Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Forest Avenue
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Turn left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right
32 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto North Highway Drive
748 ft · 14 sec · North Highway Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward I 44 West, US 50 West: Rolla
936 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
260 mi · 4 hr 42 min · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 South, US 71 South, MO 249 North: Neosho, Fort Smith
1447 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MO 249 North
1015 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Governor Warren E Hearnes Memorial Highway
5 mi · 5 min · Governor Warren E Hearnes Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 49 Business, MO 171 North: Webb City
3027 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight right onto I 49 Business, MO 171 North: Webb City
1 km · 47 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East MacArthur Drive
72 m · 3 sec · East MacArthur Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto East MacArthur Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · East MacArthur Drive
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Continue on West Macarthur Drive
2 mi · 3 min · West Macarthur Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Demott Drive
40 m · 3 sec · Demott Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Demott Drive
3.1 mi · 5 min · Demott Drive
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Turn left onto East Pennell Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Pennell Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Pennell Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Florissant and Carl Junction.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
Merge slight left onto Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
260 mi · 04h 42m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Florissant and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Carl Junction.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Florissant to Carl Junction?
The road trip is about 298.1 miles (479.7 km) and usually takes 05h 36m 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?
Richland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.9 miles from Florissant and 149.2 miles from Carl Junction.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 256.5 miles (412.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.6 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 5:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.67 one way or $79.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Florissant and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Carl Junction.
Stop Ideas Near Richland
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 Richland.
Jefferson City
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Florissant and Carl Junction. Straight-line distance: 256.48 mi (412.77 km).
#1 Florissant
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 50,795 |
| Coordinates | 38.7892200, -90.3226100 |
| Altitude | 175 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carl Junction
City in Jasper County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 8,430 |
| Coordinates | 37.1767200, -94.5655100 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carl Junction (-94.56551, 37.17672)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 480 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 43m |
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 | $39.67 | $79.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $44.74 | $89.48 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $48.96 | $97.92 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $55.80 | $111.60 |
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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