How far is Licking, MO from Florissant, MO?
The driving distance from Licking, MO to Florissant, MO is about 148.9 miles (239.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122 miles (196.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 47m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Licking and Florissant.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Licking and Florissant.
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Start on North Main Street
21 m · 5 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right
1705 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right
33.8 mi · 42 min
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Continue on North Bishop Avenue
87 m · 5 sec · North Bishop Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on North Bishop Avenue
56 m · 3 sec · North Bishop Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Tim Bradley Way
1336 ft · 33 sec · Tim Bradley Way
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Take the ramp right toward I 44 East: Saint Louis
564 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left
90.1 mi · 1 hr 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
871 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago
551 ft · 12 sec
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Continue on I 270 North: Chicago
2638 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
18.8 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 67
1565 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto North Lindbergh Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Lindbergh Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Washington Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street
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Turn left onto North New Florissant Road
26 m · 1 sec · North New Florissant Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North New Florissant Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Licking and Florissant.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 44 East
Merge slight left
90.1 mi · 01h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Licking and Sunny near Florissant.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Licking to Florissant?
The road trip is about 148.9 miles (239.6 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?
Sullivan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.7 miles from Licking and 75.2 miles from Florissant.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122 miles (196.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.80 one way or $39.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Licking and Sunny near Florissant.
Stop Ideas Near Sullivan
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 Sullivan.
Washington
Hermann
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Licking and Florissant. Straight-line distance: 122.04 mi (196.4 km).
#1 Licking
City in Texas County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 2,872 |
| Coordinates | 37.4994900, -91.8571000 |
| Altitude | 385 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Florissant
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 50,795 |
| Coordinates | 38.7892200, -90.3226100 |
| Altitude | 175 |
| Country | United States |
End: North New Florissant Road (-90.32261, 38.78922)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 240 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $19.80 | $39.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.33 | $44.66 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.43 | $48.87 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.85 | $55.69 |
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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