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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 27m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on North New Florissant Road
26 m · 6 sec · North New Florissant Road
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1 mi · 2 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Lindbergh Boulevard
1.7 mi · 3 min · Lindbergh Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right
1912 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
16.1 mi · 20 min · Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Dougherty Ferry Road
1331 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Dougherty Ferry Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Dougherty Ferry Road
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Continue on Forest Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Forest Avenue
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Turn left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right
32 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto North Highway Drive
748 ft · 14 sec · North Highway Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward I 44 West, US 50 West: Rolla
936 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
189.8 mi · 3 hr 25 min · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
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Take the exit slight right toward US 65 South: Branson
1412 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Schoolcraft Freeway
11 mi · 14 min · Schoolcraft Freeway
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Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO J, MO CC: Fremont Hills
1112 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight
1.4 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto Fremont Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Fremont Road
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Turn right onto East North Road
1 mi · 2 min · East North Road
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Turn left onto North Cheyenne Road
3150 ft · 1 min · North Cheyenne Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
18 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Florissant and Nixa.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Doolittle.
Jefferson City
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Florissant and Nixa. Straight-line distance: 201.95 mi (325 km).
#1 Florissant
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 50,795 |
| Coordinates | 38.7892200, -90.3226100 |
| Altitude | 175 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Nixa
City in Christian County, Missouri
| Population | 23,330 |
| Coordinates | 37.0433900, -93.2943500 |
| Altitude | 395 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nixa (-93.29435, 37.04339)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 374 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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