How far is Liberty, MO from Florissant, MO?

The driving distance from Liberty, MO to Florissant, MO is about 242 miles (389.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 222.1 miles (357.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 38m 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
241.99 mi
03h 49m
Flight
222.15 mi
357.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
222.15 mi
Kilometers
357.51 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
241.99 mi
Kilometers
389.45 km
Drive Time
03h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florissant
Wed, Apr 15, 10:45 PM CDT
Return by in Liberty
Thu, Apr 16, 2:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Liberty
2026-04-15T18:56
Arrive Florissant
Wed, Apr 15, 10:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Liberty
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
Huntsdale
MO

Human settlement in Missouri, United States of America

From Liberty
120 mi
01h 54m
To Florissant
122 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW

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 East Kansas Street

    56 m · 12 sec · East Kansas Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Missouri Street

    149 m · 27 sec · South Missouri Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Mill Street

    115 m · 11 sec · East Mill Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Leonard Street

    1 km · 2 min · South Leonard Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    45 m · 3 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    14 mi · 21 min

  7. 7

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

    1748 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    52.5 mi · 57 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    32 mi · 34 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    22.4 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    103.1 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  16. 16

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

    872 ft · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    2556 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    1270 ft · 18 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    988 ft · 14 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 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 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
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
157 mi · 65%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 22%
South Leonard Street
14.7 mi · 6%
I 270 North
5.16 mi · 2%
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.94 mi · 1%
North Lindbergh Boulevard
1.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

103 mi · 02h 03m

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
03h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
222.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Huntsdale
01h 54m from Liberty
Leave By
9:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Liberty and Chance 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 Liberty to Florissant?

The road trip is about 242 miles (389.5 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?

Huntsdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120 miles from Liberty and 122 miles from Florissant.

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

The direct path is about 222.1 miles (357.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 9:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.20 one way or $64.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Huntsdale

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

45 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Sedalia

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

Hermann

93 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Warrensburg

111 mi away
100 South Holden St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Liberty and Florissant. Straight-line distance: 222.15 mi (357.51 km).

Liberty

#1 Liberty

City in Missouri, United States

Population30,450
Coordinates39.2461100, -94.4191200
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Florissant

#2 Florissant

The most populous city in St.

Population50,795
Coordinates38.7892200, -90.3226100
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Start: East Kansas Street (-94.41912, 39.246115)
End: North New Florissant Road (-90.32261, 38.78922)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 389 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.54 gal
32.32 L · about $32.20
Round trip
$64.41
17.08 gal · 64.64 L
Estimated CO2
75.9 kg one way
Round trip: 151.8 kg / 335 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.20 $64.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.32 $72.64
Premium $4.65 $39.75 $79.49
Diesel $5.30 $45.30 $90.59

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Liberty and Florissant. The current time is 18:56:14.

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.