How far is Florissant, MO from Mexico, MO?

The driving distance from Florissant, MO to Mexico, MO is about 109.9 miles (176.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.9 miles (141.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
109.85 mi
02h 13m
Flight
87.83 mi
141.35 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.83 mi
Kilometers
141.35 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.85 mi
Kilometers
176.79 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mexico
Thu, Apr 16, 2:34 AM CDT
Return by in Florissant
Thu, Apr 16, 4:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florissant
2026-04-16T00:21
Arrive Mexico
Thu, Apr 16, 2:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Florissant
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Jonesburg
MO

City in Montgomery County, Missouri, United States

From Florissant
54.9 mi
01h 06m
To Mexico
55 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    84.1 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 54: Auxvasse, Mexico, Fulton

    1033 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    13.3 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 54 Business, MO 15, MO 22: Mexico

    1135 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    3.8 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto High Street

    677 ft · 33 sec · High Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Jefferson Street

    51 m · 7 sec · South Jefferson Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Jefferson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
84.6 mi · 77%
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
3.75 mi · 3%
Lindbergh Boulevard
2.07 mi · 2%
Washington Street
1.03 mi · 1%
I 70
0.75 mi · 1%
US 54 Business
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight left

84.1 mi · 01h 39m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22 mi
87.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jonesburg
01h 06m from Florissant
Leave By
2:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Florissant and Isolated Rain Showers near Mexico.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 109.9 miles (176.8 km) and usually takes 02h 13m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Jonesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.9 miles from Florissant and 55 miles from Mexico.

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

The direct path is about 87.9 miles (141.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.63 one way or $29.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Florissant and Isolated Rain Showers near Mexico.

Stop Ideas Near Jonesburg

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Jonesburg and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Practical stop 7 mi away

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Warrenton City Hall
Meeting point 7.3 mi away

Warrenton City Hall

Warrenton , MO
200 W Booneslick Rd, Warrenton, MO 63383
Rating 2.7/5 7 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jonesburg.

RAIL

Hermann

20 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

41 mi away
301 West Front St.
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Jefferson City

81 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Kirkwood

84 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florissant and Mexico. Straight-line distance: 87.83 mi (141.35 km).

Florissant

#1 Florissant

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Mexico

City in and county seat of Audrain County, Missouri

Population11,530
Coordinates39.1697600, -91.8829500
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: Florissant (-90.32261, 38.78922)
End: Mexico (-91.88295, 39.16976)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 177 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.88 gal
14.67 L · about $14.63
Round trip
$29.26
7.76 gal · 29.34 L
Estimated CO2
34.5 kg one way
Round trip: 69 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.63 $29.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.50 $33.00
Premium $4.65 $18.06 $36.12
Diesel $5.30 $20.58 $41.16

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 Mexico. The current time is 00:21:03.

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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.