How far is Hollister, MO from Florissant, MO?

The driving distance from Hollister, MO to Florissant, MO is about 263.9 miles (424.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 217.8 miles (350.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 10m 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
263.89 mi
04h 05m
Flight
217.8 mi
350.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
217.8 mi
Kilometers
350.51 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
263.89 mi
Kilometers
424.69 km
Drive Time
04h 05m

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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 04h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florissant
Fri, Apr 24, 10:14 AM CDT
Return by in Hollister
Fri, Apr 24, 2:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hollister
2026-04-24T06:09
Arrive Florissant
Fri, Apr 24, 10:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 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
8:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hollister
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Newburg
MO

City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States

From Hollister
130.4 mi
02h 02m
To Florissant
133.5 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Mill Road

    120 m · 23 sec · Old Mill Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Esplanade Drive

    118 m · 24 sec · Esplanade Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Business 65

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Business 65

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US 65 Business, MO 76 West: Branson

    114 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto US 65 Business, MO 76 West: Branson

    1.2 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Veterans Boulevard

    1889 ft · 46 sec · Veterans Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Veterans Boulevard

    46 m · 4 sec · Veterans Boulevard

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Branson Landing Boulevard

    88 m · 8 sec · Branson Landing Boulevard

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Branson Landing Boulevard

    2409 ft · 58 sec · Branson Landing Boulevard

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward US 65 North: Springfield

    1192 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    7.7 mi · 9 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on US Highway 65

    12 mi · 14 min · US Highway 65

  13. 13

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    10.9 mi · 13 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Schoolcraft Freeway

    10.7 mi · 13 min · Schoolcraft Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Saint Louis

    3203 ft · 55 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    193 mi · 3 hr 30 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis

    871 ft · 19 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    551 ft · 12 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    2638 ft · 53 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    18.8 mi · 24 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67

    1565 ft · 45 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Lindbergh Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Lindbergh Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North New Florissant Road

    26 m · 1 sec · North New Florissant Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North New Florissant Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 East
194 mi · 73%
I 270 North
19.4 mi · 7%
American Legion Memorial Highway
18.6 mi · 7%
US Highway 65
12 mi · 5%
Schoolcraft Freeway
10.7 mi · 4%
North Lindbergh Boulevard
1.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 44 East

Merge slight left

193 mi · 03h 30m

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
04h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.1 mi
217.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newburg
02h 02m from Hollister
Leave By
8:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Hollister and Showers And Thunderstorms near Florissant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 263.9 miles (424.7 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?

Newburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.4 miles from Hollister and 133.5 miles from Florissant.

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

The direct path is about 217.8 miles (350.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.1 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 8:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.11 one way or $70.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Hollister and Showers And Thunderstorms near Florissant.

Stop Ideas Near Newburg

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

78 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

97 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

106 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hollister and Florissant. Straight-line distance: 217.8 mi (350.51 km).

Hollister

#1 Hollister

City in Missouri

Population4,607
Coordinates36.6211700, -93.2154600
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Florissant

#2 Florissant

The most populous city in St.

Population50,795
Coordinates38.7892200, -90.3226100
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Mill Road (-93.215629, 36.621151)
End: North New Florissant Road (-90.32261, 38.78922)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 425 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.31 gal
35.25 L · about $35.11
Round trip
$70.22
18.62 gal · 70.5 L
Estimated CO2
82.7 kg one way
Round trip: 165.5 kg / 365 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $35.11 $70.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.60 $79.19
Premium $4.65 $43.33 $86.66
Diesel $5.30 $49.38 $98.76

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 · Apr 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Hollister and Florissant. The current time is 06:09:16.

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.