How far is Florissant, MO from Nixa, MO?

The driving distance from Florissant, MO to Nixa, MO is about 232.4 miles (374 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 201.9 miles (325 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 54m 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
232.36 mi
04h 27m
Flight
201.95 mi
325 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
201.95 mi
Kilometers
325 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
232.36 mi
Kilometers
373.95 km
Drive Time
04h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nixa
Thu, Apr 23, 6:06 PM CDT
Return by in Florissant
Thu, Apr 23, 10:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florissant
2026-04-23T13:38
Arrive Nixa
Thu, Apr 23, 6:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 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
8:06 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
Doolittle
MO

City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States

From Florissant
116.1 mi
02h 13m
To Nixa
116.3 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.1 mi · 20 min · Rosemary Straub Davison Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Dougherty Ferry Road

    1331 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Dougherty Ferry Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Dougherty Ferry Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Forest Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Forest Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    32 m · 3 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Highway Drive

    748 ft · 14 sec · North Highway Drive

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight toward I 44 West, US 50 West: Rolla

    936 ft · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

    189.8 mi · 3 hr 25 min · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 65 South: Branson

    1412 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Schoolcraft Freeway

    11 mi · 14 min · Schoolcraft Freeway

  16. 16

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward MO J, MO CC: Fremont Hills

    1112 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight

    1.4 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Fremont Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Fremont Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East North Road

    1 mi · 2 min · East North Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Cheyenne Road

    3150 ft · 1 min · North Cheyenne Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Turn left

    18 m · 4 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
190 mi · 82%
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
16.1 mi · 7%
Schoolcraft Freeway
11 mi · 5%
Dougherty Ferry Road
2.78 mi · 1%
Lindbergh Boulevard
2.07 mi · 1%
Fremont Road
1.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

Merge slight left onto Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

190 mi · 03h 25m

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 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.5 mi
201.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Doolittle
02h 13m from Florissant
Leave By
8:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Florissant and Partly Sunny near Nixa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 232.4 miles (374 km) and usually takes 04h 27m 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?

Doolittle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.1 miles from Florissant and 116.3 miles from Nixa.

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

The direct path is about 201.9 miles (325 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.5 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 8:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.92 one way or $61.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Doolittle

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

75 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

94 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

103 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florissant and Nixa. Straight-line distance: 201.95 mi (325 km).

Florissant

#1 Florissant

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Nixa

City in Christian County, Missouri

Population23,330
Coordinates37.0433900, -93.2943500
Altitude395
CountryUnited States
Start: Florissant (-90.32261, 38.78922)
End: Nixa (-93.29435, 37.04339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 374 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.2 gal
31.04 L · about $30.92
Round trip
$61.84
16.4 gal · 62.08 L
Estimated CO2
72.9 kg one way
Round trip: 145.7 kg / 321 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.92 $61.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.87 $69.75
Premium $4.65 $38.16 $76.33
Diesel $5.30 $43.49 $86.99

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Florissant and Nixa. The current time is 13:38:48.

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.