How far is Florissant, MO from Centralia, MO?

The driving distance from Florissant, MO to Centralia, MO is about 124.8 miles (200.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.7 miles (163.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
124.82 mi
02h 36m
Flight
101.72 mi
163.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.72 mi
Kilometers
163.71 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.82 mi
Kilometers
200.88 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Centralia
Thu, Apr 30, 9:46 AM CDT
Return by in Florissant
Thu, Apr 30, 12:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florissant
2026-04-30T07:10
Arrive Centralia
Thu, Apr 30, 9:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:18 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
High Hill
MO

Human settlement in Montgomery County, Missouri, United States of America

From Florissant
62.3 mi
01h 18m
To Centralia
62.5 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    84.1 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 54: Auxvasse, Mexico, Fulton

    1033 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    13.3 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 54 Business, MO 15, MO 22: Mexico

    1135 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Boulevard Street

    975 ft · 19 sec · West Boulevard Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Muldrow Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Muldrow Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Monroe Street

    13.8 mi · 21 min · West Monroe Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Jefferson Street

    2957 ft · 1 min · North Jefferson Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Singleton Street

    1119 ft · 36 sec · East Singleton Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Rollins Street

    120 m · 17 sec · South Rollins Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Rollins Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
84.6 mi · 68%
West Monroe Street
13.8 mi · 11%
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
3.75 mi · 3%
Lindbergh Boulevard
2.07 mi · 2%
Washington Street
1.03 mi · 1%
I 70
0.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.1 mi
101.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
High Hill
01h 18m from Florissant
Leave By
1:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Florissant and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Centralia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 124.8 miles (200.9 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

High Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.3 miles from Florissant and 62.5 miles from Centralia.

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

The direct path is about 101.7 miles (163.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.59 one way or $33.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Florissant and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Centralia.

Stop Ideas Near High Hill

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 High Hill and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Practical stop 14.3 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
Warrenton City Hall
Meeting point 14.6 mi away

Warrenton City Hall

Warrenton , MO
200 W Booneslick Rd, Warrenton, MO 63383
Rating 2.7/5 7 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to High Hill.

RAIL

Hermann

19 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

48 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Jefferson City

76 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Kirkwood

91 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florissant and Centralia. Straight-line distance: 101.72 mi (163.71 km).

Florissant

#1 Florissant

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Centralia

City in Missouri

Population4,344
Coordinates39.2103200, -92.1379500
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Start: Florissant (-90.32261, 38.78922)
End: Centralia (-92.13795, 39.21032)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.4 gal
16.67 L · about $16.59
Round trip
$33.18
8.8 gal · 33.34 L
Estimated CO2
39.1 kg one way
Round trip: 78.2 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.59 $33.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.71 $37.43
Premium $4.65 $20.48 $40.96
Diesel $5.30 $23.34 $46.68

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Florissant and Centralia. The current time is 07:10:34.

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.