How far is Florissant, MO from Savannah, MO?

The driving distance from Florissant, MO to Savannah, MO is about 306 miles (492.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 253.6 miles (408.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 43m 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
306.03 mi
05h 51m
Flight
253.58 mi
408.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
253.58 mi
Kilometers
408.09 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
306.03 mi
Kilometers
492.51 km
Drive Time
05h 51m

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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 05h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Savannah
Sun, May 3, 10:09 AM CDT
Return by in Florissant
Sun, May 3, 4:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florissant
2026-05-03T04:17
Arrive Savannah
Sun, May 3, 10:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:52 AM to 1:52 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
5:16 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
Nelson
MO

City in Saline County, Missouri, United States

From Florissant
152.8 mi
02h 55m
To Savannah
153.2 mi
02h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph S
Destination
46°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    215.4 mi · 4 hr 5 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on George Brett Super Highway

    1.4 km · 58 sec · George Brett Super Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 435 North, US 24 East: Des Moines

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on I435 N

    1.3 mi · 1 min · I435 N

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    20.9 mi · 22 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph

    36.7 mi · 40 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 29 Business, US 59 South, US 71 Business: Savannah

    1386 ft · 24 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Price Street

    2385 ft · 1 min · East Price Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South 5th Street

    842 ft · 37 sec · South 5th Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 5th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
216 mi · 71%
I 29 North
36.7 mi · 12%
I435 N
22.1 mi · 7%
Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
7.84 mi · 3%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
5.56 mi · 2%
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
3.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.4 mi
253.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nelson
02h 55m from Florissant
Leave By
5:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Florissant and Mostly Clear near Savannah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 306 miles (492.5 km) and usually takes 05h 51m 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?

Nelson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.8 miles from Florissant and 153.2 miles from Savannah.

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

The direct path is about 253.6 miles (408.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.4 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 5:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.73 one way or $81.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Florissant and Mostly Clear near Savannah.

Stop Ideas Near Nelson

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

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

RAIL

Sedalia

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

Warrensburg

66 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Jefferson City

88 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Lee's Summit

117 mi away
217 SW Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florissant and Savannah. Straight-line distance: 253.58 mi (408.09 km).

Florissant

#1 Florissant

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Savannah

City in Missouri, United States

Population5,168
Coordinates39.9416600, -94.8302500
Altitude337
CountryUnited States
Start: Florissant (-90.32261, 38.78922)
End: Savannah (-94.83025, 39.94166)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 493 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.8 gal
40.88 L · about $40.73
Round trip
$81.45
21.6 gal · 81.76 L
Estimated CO2
96 kg one way
Round trip: 192 kg / 423 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $40.73 $81.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.93 $91.86
Premium $4.65 $50.26 $100.53
Diesel $5.30 $57.28 $114.57

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Florissant and Savannah. The current time is 04:17:52.

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.