How far is Liberty, MO from Florissant, MO?

The driving distance from Liberty, MO to Florissant, MO is about 117.1 miles (188.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.5 miles (142.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
117.1 mi
01h 51m
Flight
88.48 mi
142.39 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.48 mi
Kilometers
142.39 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.1 mi
Kilometers
188.46 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florissant
Sat, May 30, 7:49 PM CDT
Return by in Liberty
Sat, May 30, 9:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Liberty
2026-05-30T17:57
Arrive Florissant
Sat, May 30, 7:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Liberty
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Jonesburg
MO

City in Montgomery County, Missouri, United States

From Liberty
57.6 mi
00h 55m
To Florissant
59.5 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
This Afternoon

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph E
Destination
84°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 440

    66 m · 15 sec · County Road 440

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Road 471

    119 m · 18 sec · County Road 471

  3. 3

    Turn left

    4 mi · 10 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    5.1 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Turn right

    13.4 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis

    1220 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    84 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

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

    872 ft · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    2556 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    1270 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    988 ft · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67

    1565 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Lindbergh Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Lindbergh Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North New Florissant Road

    26 m · 1 sec · North New Florissant Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North New Florissant Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Liberty 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
84 mi · 72%
I 270 North
5.16 mi · 4%
North Lindbergh Boulevard
1.75 mi · 1%
West Washington Street
1.04 mi · 1%
US 67
0.3 mi
I 70 East
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

84 mi · 01h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.6 mi
88.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jonesburg
00h 55m from Liberty
Leave By
2:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Liberty and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Florissant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 117.1 miles (188.5 km) and usually takes 01h 51m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Jonesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.6 miles from Liberty and 59.5 miles from Florissant.

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

The direct path is about 88.5 miles (142.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.57 one way or $31.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Jonesburg

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Jonesburg and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 9.4 mi away

Warrenton City Animal Control

Warrenton , MO
314 Coleman, Warrenton, MO 63383
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Animal control service,City government office
Warrenton City Hall
Meeting point 9.8 mi away

Warrenton City Hall

Warrenton , MO
200 W Booneslick Rd, Warrenton, MO 63383
Rating 2.7/5 7 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jonesburg.

RAIL

Hermann

20 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

41 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Jefferson City

81 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Kirkwood

84 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Liberty and Florissant. Straight-line distance: 88.48 mi (142.39 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Liberty

City in Missouri, United States

Population32,418
Coordinates38.6892100, -91.9593500
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Florissant

#2 Florissant

The most populous city in St.

Population50,795
Coordinates38.7892200, -90.3226100
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road 440 (-91.959354, 38.68911)
End: North New Florissant Road (-90.32261, 38.78922)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 188 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.13 gal
15.64 L · about $15.57
Round trip
$31.15
8.26 gal · 31.28 L
Estimated CO2
36.7 kg one way
Round trip: 73.4 kg / 162 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.57 $31.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.56 $35.13
Premium $4.65 $19.22 $38.44
Diesel $5.30 $21.91 $43.81

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Liberty and Florissant. The current time is 17:57:30.

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.