How far is Florissant, MO from Sikeston, MO?
The driving distance from Florissant, MO to Sikeston, MO is about 160.6 miles (258.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138.1 miles (222.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m 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 03h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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 Sikeston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florissant and Sikeston.
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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
24.3 mi · 30 min · Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road
1911 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Memphis
2031 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Rosa Parks Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway
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Continue on Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway
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Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
125.8 mi · 2 hr 15 min · Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 62: Sikeston, Bertrand
1057 ft · 38 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Malone Avenue
3.1 mi · 5 min · East Malone Avenue
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Turn slight right
54 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
33 m · 5 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 Sikeston.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
126 mi · 02h 15m
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 Sikeston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Florissant to Sikeston?
The road trip is about 160.6 miles (258.4 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?
Saint Mary is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.3 miles from Florissant and 80.2 miles from Sikeston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138.1 miles (222.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 10:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.38 one way or $42.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Florissant and Sunny near Sikeston.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Mary
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 Saint Mary.
Du Quoin
Carbondale station
Gateway Transportation Center
Kirkwood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Florissant and Sikeston. Straight-line distance: 138.09 mi (222.23 km).
#1 Florissant
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 50,795 |
| Coordinates | 38.7892200, -90.3226100 |
| Altitude | 175 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sikeston
City in Scott County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 15,968 |
| Coordinates | 36.8767200, -89.5878600 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sikeston (-89.58786, 36.87672)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 258 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $21.38 | $42.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.11 | $48.23 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.39 | $52.78 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.07 | $60.15 |
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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