How far is Florissant, MO from Nevada, MO?

The driving distance from Florissant, MO to Nevada, MO is about 276.3 miles (444.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 228.2 miles (367.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 16m 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
276.34 mi
05h 38m
Flight
228.2 mi
367.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
228.2 mi
Kilometers
367.26 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
276.34 mi
Kilometers
444.72 km
Drive Time
05h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nevada
Sun, May 24, 10:15 PM CDT
Return by in Florissant
Mon, May 25, 3:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florissant
2026-05-24T16:37
Arrive Nevada
Sun, May 24, 10:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:38 AM to 1:38 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
5:44 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
Eugene
MO

Community in Missouri, USA

From Florissant
138 mi
02h 49m
To Nevada
138.3 mi
02h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Today

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 24 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph N
Destination
80°F
Sunday

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1196 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    183 mi · 3 hr 44 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Hickory Street

    2419 ft · 1 min · East Hickory Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Osage Boulevard

    1104 ft · 32 sec · North Osage Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right

    75 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto East Walnut Street

    1249 ft · 55 sec · East Walnut Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Walnut Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
84.6 mi · 31%
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
3.75 mi · 1%
Lindbergh Boulevard
2.07 mi · 1%
Washington Street
1.03 mi
I 70
0.75 mi
East Hickory Street
0.46 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

183 mi · 03h 44m

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
05h 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.1 mi
228.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eugene
02h 49m from Florissant
Leave By
5:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Florissant and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Nevada.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 276.3 miles (444.7 km) and usually takes 05h 38m 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?

Eugene is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138 miles from Florissant and 138.3 miles from Nevada.

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

The direct path is about 228.2 miles (367.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.1 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 5:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.77 one way or $73.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Florissant and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Nevada.

Stop Ideas Near Eugene

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

32 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Sedalia

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

Hermann

93 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florissant and Nevada. Straight-line distance: 228.2 mi (367.26 km).

Florissant

#1 Florissant

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Nevada

Town in Vernon County, Missouri, United States

Population8,196
Coordinates37.8392100, -94.3546700
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Start: Florissant (-90.32261, 38.78922)
End: Nevada (-94.35467, 37.83921)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 445 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.75 gal
36.91 L · about $36.77
Round trip
$73.53
19.5 gal · 73.82 L
Estimated CO2
86.6 kg one way
Round trip: 173.3 kg / 382 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $36.77 $73.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.47 $82.93
Premium $4.65 $45.38 $90.75
Diesel $5.30 $51.71 $103.43

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Florissant and Nevada. The current time is 16:37:22.

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.