How far is Florissant, MO from Gladstone, MO?

The driving distance from Florissant, MO to Gladstone, MO is about 244.4 miles (393.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 229 miles (368.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 38m 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
244.37 mi
04h 49m
Flight
229.03 mi
368.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
229.03 mi
Kilometers
368.59 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
244.37 mi
Kilometers
393.27 km
Drive Time
04h 49m

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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 04h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gladstone
Fri, Apr 24, 7:05 AM CDT
Return by in Florissant
Fri, Apr 24, 11:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florissant
2026-04-24T02:16
Arrive Gladstone
Fri, Apr 24, 7:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:22 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
Rocheport
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Florissant
121.9 mi
02h 24m
To Gladstone
122.4 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    215.4 mi · 4 hr 5 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on George Brett Super Highway

    1.4 km · 58 sec · George Brett Super Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 435 North, US 24 East: Des Moines

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward East Front Street

    746 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Front Street, Riverfront Park Access

    54 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on East Front Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Front Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Chouteau Trafficway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Chouteau Trafficway

  20. 20

    Continue on Northeast Chouteau Parkway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Northeast Chouteau Parkway

  21. 21

    Continue on Northeast Chouteau Trafficway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Northeast Chouteau Trafficway

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Antioch Road

    3141 ft · 1 min · North Antioch Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Northeast 60th Street

    1475 ft · 1 min · Northeast 60th Street

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Howard Avenue

    105 m · 20 sec · North Howard Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Northeast 60th Terrace

    114 m · 22 sec · Northeast 60th Terrace

  26. 26

    Turn sharp right onto North Garfield Avenue

    41 m · 6 sec · North Garfield Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Garfield Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
216 mi · 88%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
5.56 mi · 2%
Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
4.12 mi · 2%
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
3.75 mi · 2%
Lindbergh Boulevard
2.07 mi · 1%
Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
1.81 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight left

215 mi · 04h 05m

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
04h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
229 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rocheport
02h 24m from Florissant
Leave By
7:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Florissant and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gladstone.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 244.4 miles (393.3 km) and usually takes 04h 49m 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?

Rocheport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.9 miles from Florissant and 122.4 miles from Gladstone.

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

The direct path is about 229 miles (368.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 7:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.51 one way or $65.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Florissant and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gladstone.

Stop Ideas Near Rocheport

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

56 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Sedalia

65 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot
RAIL

Hermann

103 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Warrensburg

105 mi away
100 South Holden St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florissant and Gladstone. Straight-line distance: 229.03 mi (368.59 km).

Florissant

#1 Florissant

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Gladstone

City in Missouri, USA

Population27,677
Coordinates39.2038900, -94.5546800
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: Florissant (-90.32261, 38.78922)
End: Gladstone (-94.55468, 39.20389)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 393 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.62 gal
32.64 L · about $32.51
Round trip
$65.01
17.24 gal · 65.28 L
Estimated CO2
76.6 kg one way
Round trip: 153.2 kg / 338 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.51 $65.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.66 $73.32
Premium $4.65 $40.12 $80.23
Diesel $5.30 $45.72 $91.44

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Florissant and Gladstone. The current time is 02:16:34.

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.