How far is Florissant, MO from Dexter, MO?
The driving distance from Florissant, MO to Dexter, MO is about 183.7 miles (295.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 139.2 miles (224 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 58m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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 Dexter.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florissant and Dexter.
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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
24.3 mi · 30 min · Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road
1911 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Memphis
2031 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Rosa Parks Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway
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Continue on Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway
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Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
126.7 mi · 2 hr 16 min · Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West: Dexter, Poplar Bluff
2865 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
22.6 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 25, US 60 Business: Dexter, Bloomfield
1579 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
2184 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto North Walnut Street
1341 ft · 37 sec · North Walnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Walnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Florissant and Dexter.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
127 mi · 02h 16m
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 Mostly Sunny near Dexter.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Florissant to Dexter?
The road trip is about 183.7 miles (295.6 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?
Perryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.9 miles from Florissant and 91.8 miles from Dexter.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 139.2 miles (224 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.5 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 10:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.44 one way or $48.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Florissant and Mostly Sunny near Dexter.
Stop Ideas Near Perryville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Florissant and Dexter. Straight-line distance: 139.16 mi (223.95 km).
#1 Florissant
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 50,795 |
| Coordinates | 38.7892200, -90.3226100 |
| Altitude | 175 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dexter
City in Stoddard County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 7,839 |
| Coordinates | 36.7958900, -89.9578700 |
| Altitude | 113 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dexter (-89.95787, 36.79589)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 296 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
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 | $24.44 | $48.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.56 | $55.12 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.16 | $60.32 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $34.37 | $68.74 |
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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