How far is Florissant, MO from Macon, MO?

The driving distance from Florissant, MO to Macon, MO is about 169.1 miles (272.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.5 miles (213.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m 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
169.14 mi
03h 21m
Flight
132.53 mi
213.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.53 mi
Kilometers
213.28 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.14 mi
Kilometers
272.21 km
Drive Time
03h 21m

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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 03h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macon
Sat, May 2, 6:47 PM CDT
Return by in Florissant
Sat, May 2, 10:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florissant
2026-05-02T15:25
Arrive Macon
Sat, May 2, 6:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:16 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
Kingdom City
MO

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

From Florissant
84.5 mi
01h 40m
To Macon
84.6 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph N
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    103.2 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 63: Jefferson City, Moberly

    1058 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto US 63 North: Moberly

    53 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    55.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Rollins Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Rollins Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Washington Street

    47 m · 11 sec · East Washington Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Walker Street

    48 m · 7 sec · Walker Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walker Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
104 mi · 61%
US 63 North
56.3 mi · 33%
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
3.75 mi · 2%
Lindbergh Boulevard
2.07 mi · 1%
South Rollins Street
1.35 mi · 1%
Washington Street
1.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight left

103 mi · 02h 03m

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
03h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.6 mi
132.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingdom City
01h 40m from Florissant
Leave By
10:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Florissant and Mostly Sunny near Macon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 169.1 miles (272.2 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?

Kingdom City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.5 miles from Florissant and 84.6 miles from Macon.

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

The direct path is about 132.5 miles (213.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.6 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 10:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.51 one way or $45.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Florissant and Mostly Sunny near Macon.

Stop Ideas Near Kingdom City

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

46 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

52 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

91 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Sedalia

115 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florissant and Macon. Straight-line distance: 132.53 mi (213.28 km).

Florissant

#1 Florissant

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Macon

City in Missouri, United States of America

Population5,341
Coordinates39.7422600, -92.4726900
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: Florissant (-90.32261, 38.78922)
End: Macon (-92.47269, 39.74226)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 272 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.97 gal
22.59 L · about $22.51
Round trip
$45.03
11.94 gal · 45.18 L
Estimated CO2
53.1 kg one way
Round trip: 106.1 kg / 234 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.51 $45.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.39 $50.78
Premium $4.65 $27.78 $55.57
Diesel $5.30 $31.66 $63.33

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Florissant and Macon. The current time is 15:25:59.

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.