How far is Florissant, MO from North Kansas City, MO?
The driving distance from Florissant, MO to North Kansas City, MO is about 240.9 miles (387.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 229 miles (368.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 22m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 41m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Missouri, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Florissant and North Kansas City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florissant and North Kansas City.
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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
3.7 mi · 5 min · Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City
1492 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City
2478 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Kansas City
2439 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
215.4 mi · 4 hr 5 min
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on George Brett Super Highway
6.8 mi · 9 min · George Brett Super Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on George Brett Super Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · George Brett Super Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 29 North, I 35 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph, Des Moines
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Bedford Avenue
776 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Bedford Avenue
1049 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto Bedford Road
1039 ft · 29 sec · Bedford Road
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Turn right onto Ozark Street
1176 ft · 58 sec · Ozark Street
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Turn left onto East 12th Avenue
616 ft · 28 sec · East 12th Avenue
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Enter the roundabout toward the route
72 m · 11 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 North Kansas City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 70 West
Merge slight left
215 mi · 04h 05m
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.
Sunny leaving Florissant and Sunny near North Kansas City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Florissant to North Kansas City?
The road trip is about 240.9 miles (387.7 km) and usually takes 04h 41m 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?
Huntsdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.2 miles from Florissant and 120.7 miles from North Kansas City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 229 miles (368.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 7:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.05 one way or $64.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Florissant and Sunny near North Kansas City.
Stop Ideas Near Huntsdale
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 Huntsdale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Florissant and North Kansas City. Straight-line distance: 228.97 mi (368.49 km).
#1 Florissant
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 50,795 |
| Coordinates | 38.7892200, -90.3226100 |
| Altitude | 175 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Kansas City
City in Clay County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 4,571 |
| Coordinates | 39.1300000, -94.5621800 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Kansas City (-94.56218, 39.13)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 388 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 00m |
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 | $32.05 | $64.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.15 | $72.30 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $39.56 | $79.12 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $45.08 | $90.17 |
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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