How far is Florissant, MO from Peculiar, MO?
The driving distance from Florissant, MO to Peculiar, MO is about 257.4 miles (414.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 222.9 miles (358.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 56m 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.
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City in Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Florissant and Peculiar.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florissant and Peculiar.
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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
1.6 mi · 2 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 470 South, MO 291 South: Lee's Summit
1418 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
6.4 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 470 South: Wichita
9.2 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 49, I 435 North, US 71: Joplin, Kansas City, Des Moines
635 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin
2610 ft · 53 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin
701 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
15.1 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO J, MO C: Peculiar
1081 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right
2140 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left
149 m · 42 sec
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Turn left
34 m · 8 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 Peculiar.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Florissant and Showers And Thunderstorms near Peculiar.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Florissant to Peculiar?
The road trip is about 257.4 miles (414.3 km) and usually takes 04h 58m 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?
Rocheport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.5 miles from Florissant and 128.9 miles from Peculiar.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 222.9 miles (358.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.5 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 7:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.24 one way or $68.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Florissant and Showers And Thunderstorms near Peculiar.
Stop Ideas Near Rocheport
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Florissant and Peculiar. Straight-line distance: 222.89 mi (358.7 km).
#1 Florissant
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 50,795 |
| Coordinates | 38.7892200, -90.3226100 |
| Altitude | 175 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Peculiar
City in Cass County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 5,660 |
| Coordinates | 38.7191800, -94.4585600 |
| Altitude | 302 |
| Country | United States |
End: Peculiar (-94.45856, 38.71918)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 414 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 12m |
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 | $34.24 | $68.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $38.62 | $77.23 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $42.26 | $84.52 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $48.16 | $96.32 |
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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