How far is Malden, MO from Florissant, MO?

The driving distance from Malden, MO to Florissant, MO is about 203.6 miles (327.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.5 miles (250.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 22m 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
203.55 mi
03h 11m
Flight
155.45 mi
250.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.45 mi
Kilometers
250.18 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
203.55 mi
Kilometers
327.59 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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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 03h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florissant
Thu, May 21, 9:30 PM CDT
Return by in Malden
Fri, May 22, 12:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Malden
2026-05-21T18:19
Arrive Florissant
Thu, May 21, 9:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 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
10:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Malden
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
Longtown
MO

Village in the United States

From Malden
100.5 mi
01h 35m
To Florissant
103 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Laclede Street

    19 m · 8 sec · West Laclede Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Madison Street

    135 m · 14 sec · South Madison Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1320 ft · 28 sec · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Douglas Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North Douglas Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Douglas Street

    15.9 mi · 24 min · North Douglas Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    16.1 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Saint Louis

    1793 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    27.4 mi · 29 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    101.5 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Rosa Parks Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 West, I 255 East: Kansas City, Chicago

    1279 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West: Kansas City

    118 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on I 270 West

    1.2 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    24.4 mi · 31 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67

    1565 ft · 45 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Lindbergh Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Lindbergh Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North New Florissant Road

    26 m · 1 sec · North New Florissant Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North New Florissant Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Malden 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
129 mi · 64%
North Douglas Street
41.4 mi · 20%
I 270 West
25.5 mi · 13%
North Lindbergh Boulevard
1.75 mi · 1%
Rosa Parks Highway
1.33 mi · 1%
West Washington Street
1.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Keep slight left

102 mi · 01h 49m

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 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.1 mi
155.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Longtown
01h 35m from Malden
Leave By
10:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Malden and Partly Sunny near Florissant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 203.6 miles (327.6 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?

Longtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.5 miles from Malden and 103 miles from Florissant.

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

The direct path is about 155.5 miles (250.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.1 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 10:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.08 one way or $54.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Malden and Partly Sunny near Florissant.

Stop Ideas Near Longtown

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

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

RAIL

Carbondale station

49 mi away
401 South Illinois St.
RAIL

Du Quoin

60 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.
BUS

Marion, IL

73 mi away
2100 West Main Street
BUS

Vienna, IL

82 mi away
504 West Vine Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Malden and Florissant. Straight-line distance: 155.45 mi (250.18 km).

Malden

#1 Malden

City in Missouri

Population3,858
Coordinates36.5570000, -89.9664800
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Florissant

#2 Florissant

The most populous city in St.

Population50,795
Coordinates38.7892200, -90.3226100
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Start: West Laclede Street (-89.966479, 36.557057)
End: North New Florissant Road (-90.32261, 38.78922)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 328 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.18 gal
27.19 L · about $27.08
Round trip
$54.15
14.36 gal · 54.38 L
Estimated CO2
63.8 kg one way
Round trip: 127.6 kg / 281 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.08 $54.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.54 $61.07
Premium $4.65 $33.42 $66.83
Diesel $5.30 $38.08 $76.17

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 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Malden and Florissant. The current time is 18:19:06.

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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.