How far is Florissant, MO from Castor, MO?

The driving distance from Florissant, MO to Castor, MO is about 160.4 miles (258.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.4 miles (193.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m 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
160.38 mi
03h 16m
Flight
120.42 mi
193.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.42 mi
Kilometers
193.8 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.38 mi
Kilometers
258.11 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Castor
Thu, Apr 16, 11:00 PM CDT
Return by in Florissant
Fri, Apr 17, 2:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florissant
2026-04-16T19:44
Arrive Castor
Thu, Apr 16, 11:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:28 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
Saint Mary
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Florissant
80.2 mi
01h 38m
To Castor
80.2 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    24.3 mi · 30 min · Rosemary Straub Davison Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road

    1911 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Memphis

    2031 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Rosa Parks Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

    101 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MO AB: Cape Girardeau Regional Airport

    954 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on MO AB: Cape Girardeau Regional Airport

    49 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Nash Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Nash Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MO 25 South: Delta

    58 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto MO 25 South: Delta

    15.8 mi · 24 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2094 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Turn left

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto County Road 640

    1.7 mi · 7 min · County Road 640

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 640

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
101 mi · 63%
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
24.3 mi · 15%
MO 25 South
18.9 mi · 12%
Nash Road
5.58 mi · 3%
Lindbergh Boulevard
2.07 mi · 1%
County Road 640
1.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

101 mi · 01h 48m

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
03h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40 mi
120.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Mary
01h 38m from Florissant
Leave By
10:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Florissant and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Castor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 160.4 miles (258.1 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?

Saint Mary is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.2 miles from Florissant and 80.2 miles from Castor.

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

The direct path is about 120.4 miles (193.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 40 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 10:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.34 one way or $42.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Florissant and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Castor.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Mary

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

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

RAIL

Du Quoin

64 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.
RAIL

Carbondale station

67 mi away
401 South Illinois St.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

86 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

88 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florissant and Castor. Straight-line distance: 120.42 mi (193.8 km).

Florissant

#1 Florissant

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Castor

Unincorporated community in Missouri

Population4,951
Coordinates37.0675500, -89.9787100
Altitude107
CountryUnited States
Start: Florissant (-90.32261, 38.78922)
End: Castor (-89.97871, 37.06755)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 258 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.66 gal
21.42 L · about $21.34
Round trip
$42.69
11.32 gal · 42.84 L
Estimated CO2
50.3 kg one way
Round trip: 100.6 kg / 222 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.34 $42.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.07 $48.14
Premium $4.65 $26.34 $52.68
Diesel $5.30 $30.02 $60.04

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Florissant and Castor. The current time is 19:44:20.

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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.