How far is Florissant, MO from Grain Valley, MO?

The driving distance from Florissant, MO to Grain Valley, MO is about 216.5 miles (348.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 209 miles (336.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 21m 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
216.46 mi
04h 10m
Flight
208.97 mi
336.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
208.97 mi
Kilometers
336.31 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
216.46 mi
Kilometers
348.36 km
Drive Time
04h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grain Valley
Mon, May 25, 8:39 PM CDT
Return by in Florissant
Tue, May 26, 12:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florissant
2026-05-25T16:29
Arrive Grain Valley
Mon, May 25, 8:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 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
8:38 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
Columbia
MO

The most populous city in the state of Missouri.

From Florissant
108 mi
02h 05m
To Grain Valley
108.5 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph E
Destination
84°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Florissant and Grain Valley.

  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

    207.7 mi · 3 hr 56 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MO AA, US 40, MO BB: Grain Valley, Buckner

    1126 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    2530 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Front Street

    30 m · 4 sec · West Front Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Front Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
208 mi · 96%
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
3.75 mi · 2%
Lindbergh Boulevard
2.07 mi · 1%
Washington Street
1.03 mi
I 70
0.75 mi
North Main Street
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight left

208 mi · 03h 56m

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 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
209 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbia
02h 05m from Florissant
Leave By
8:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Florissant and Sunny near Grain Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Florissant to Grain Valley?

The road trip is about 216.5 miles (348.4 km) and usually takes 04h 10m 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?

Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108 miles from Florissant and 108.5 miles from Grain Valley.

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

The direct path is about 209 miles (336.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 8:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.81 one way or $57.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Florissant and Sunny near Grain Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Columbia

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

44 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Sedalia

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

Hermann

83 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florissant and Grain Valley. Straight-line distance: 208.97 mi (336.31 km).

Florissant

#1 Florissant

The most populous city in St.

Population50,795
Coordinates38.7892200, -90.3226100
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Grain Valley

#2 Grain Valley

City in Jackson County, Missouri, United States

Population14,827
Coordinates39.0150100, -94.1985600
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: Florissant (-90.32261, 38.78922)
End: Grain Valley (-94.19856, 39.01501)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 348 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.64 gal
28.91 L · about $28.81
Round trip
$57.62
15.28 gal · 57.82 L
Estimated CO2
67.9 kg one way
Round trip: 135.8 kg / 299 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.81 $57.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.49 $64.99
Premium $4.65 $35.56 $71.11
Diesel $5.30 $40.52 $81.05

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Florissant and Grain Valley. The current time is 16:29:07.

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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.