How far is Florissant, MO from Liberty, MO?

The driving distance from Florissant, MO to Liberty, MO is about 239.7 miles (385.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 222.1 miles (357.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 24m 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
239.67 mi
04h 42m
Flight
222.15 mi
357.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
222.15 mi
Kilometers
357.51 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
239.67 mi
Kilometers
385.71 km
Drive Time
04h 42m

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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 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Liberty
Thu, Apr 16, 1:22 AM CDT
Return by in Florissant
Thu, Apr 16, 6:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florissant
2026-04-15T20:40
Arrive Liberty
Thu, Apr 16, 1:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 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
7:36 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
Huntsdale
MO

Human settlement in Missouri, United States of America

From Florissant
119.6 mi
02h 21m
To Liberty
120 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 291 North: Liberty

    2919 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    13.7 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    125 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto South Leonard Street

    3174 ft · 2 min · South Leonard Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Mill Street

    754 ft · 24 sec · East Mill Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Water Street

    153 m · 33 sec · South Water Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Kansas Street

    27 m · 5 sec · East Kansas Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Kansas Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
216 mi · 90%
MO 291 North
14.2 mi · 6%
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
3.75 mi · 2%
Lindbergh Boulevard
2.07 mi · 1%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
1.07 mi
Washington Street
1.03 mi
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 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
222.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Huntsdale
02h 21m from Florissant
Leave By
7:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 239.7 miles (385.7 km) and usually takes 04h 42m 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?

Huntsdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.6 miles from Florissant and 120 miles from Liberty.

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

The direct path is about 222.1 miles (357.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 7:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.90 one way or $63.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Huntsdale

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

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

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Jefferson City

45 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Sedalia

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

Hermann

93 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Warrensburg

111 mi away
100 South Holden St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florissant and Liberty. Straight-line distance: 222.15 mi (357.51 km).

Florissant

#1 Florissant

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Liberty

City in Missouri, United States

Population30,450
Coordinates39.2461100, -94.4191200
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Start: Florissant (-90.32261, 38.78922)
End: Liberty (-94.41912, 39.24611)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 386 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.46 gal
32.01 L · about $31.90
Round trip
$63.81
16.92 gal · 64.02 L
Estimated CO2
75.2 kg one way
Round trip: 150.4 kg / 332 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.90 $63.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.98 $71.96
Premium $4.65 $39.37 $78.75
Diesel $5.30 $44.87 $89.74

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Florissant and Liberty. The current time is 20:40:05.

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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.