How far is Macon, MO from Florissant, MO?
The driving distance from Macon, MO to Florissant, MO is about 171.5 miles (276 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.5 miles (213.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Callaway County, Missouri, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Macon and Florissant.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macon and Florissant.
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Start on Walker Street
48 m · 8 sec · Walker Street
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Turn right onto East Washington Street
47 m · 12 sec · East Washington Street
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Turn left onto North Rollins Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Rollins Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Missouri Street
55.5 mi · 1 hr · South Missouri Street
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Take the exit slight right toward MO PP, I 70, US 40: Kansas City, Saint Louis
2467 ft · 56 sec
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Turn straight
2352 ft · 55 sec
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Take the exit left toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis
1271 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
103.1 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
872 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago
2556 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on I 270 North: Chicago
1270 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago
988 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left
4.2 mi · 5 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 Macon 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.
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.
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 Macon and Mostly Sunny near Florissant.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Macon to Florissant?
The road trip is about 171.5 miles (276 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?
Kingdom City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.7 miles from Macon and 86.8 miles from Florissant.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.5 miles (213.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 39 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 1:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.81 one way or $45.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Macon and Mostly Sunny near Florissant.
Stop Ideas Near Kingdom City
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 Kingdom City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Macon and Florissant. Straight-line distance: 132.53 mi (213.28 km).
#1 Macon
City in Missouri, United States of America
| Population | 5,341 |
| Coordinates | 39.7422600, -92.4726900 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| 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: 276 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
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 | $22.81 | $45.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.73 | $51.46 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.16 | $56.31 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.09 | $64.18 |
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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