How far is Mountain Grove, MO from Florissant, MO?

The driving distance from Mountain Grove, MO to Florissant, MO is about 189.5 miles (304.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.9 miles (250.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m 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
189.46 mi
03h 06m
Flight
155.91 mi
250.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.91 mi
Kilometers
250.92 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
189.46 mi
Kilometers
304.9 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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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 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florissant
Sun, Apr 19, 8:37 AM CDT
Return by in Mountain Grove
Sun, Apr 19, 11:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mountain Grove
2026-04-19T05:30
Arrive Florissant
Sun, Apr 19, 8:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 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
10:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mountain Grove
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
Cuba
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Mountain Grove
94.3 mi
01h 33m
To Florissant
95.2 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mountain Grove and Florissant.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    31 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East State Street

    4.2 mi · 6 min · East State Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward US 60 East: Cabool

    1393 ft · 34 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    5 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 181: Cabool

    1161 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Peabody Avenue

    2217 ft · 44 sec · Peabody Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on South Elm Street

    1028 ft · 24 sec · South Elm Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Ozark Street

    2030 ft · 41 sec · Ozark Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Ozark Avenue

    1506 ft · 33 sec · Ozark Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left

    64.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  11. 11

    Continue on North Bishop Avenue

    87 m · 5 sec · North Bishop Avenue

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on North Bishop Avenue

    56 m · 3 sec · North Bishop Avenue

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Tim Bradley Way

    1336 ft · 33 sec · Tim Bradley Way

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right toward I 44 East: Saint Louis

    564 ft · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    90.1 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  16. 16

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

    871 ft · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    551 ft · 12 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    2638 ft · 53 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    18.8 mi · 24 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67

    1565 ft · 45 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Lindbergh Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Lindbergh Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North New Florissant Road

    26 m · 1 sec · North New Florissant Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North New Florissant Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mountain Grove 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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 East
90.2 mi · 48%
I 270 North
19.4 mi · 10%
US 60 East
5.29 mi · 3%
East State Street
4.2 mi · 2%
North Lindbergh Boulevard
1.75 mi · 1%
West Washington Street
1.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.6 mi
155.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cuba
01h 33m from Mountain Grove
Leave By
10:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mountain Grove and Sunny near Florissant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mountain Grove to Florissant?

The road trip is about 189.5 miles (304.9 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?

Cuba is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.3 miles from Mountain Grove and 95.2 miles from Florissant.

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

The direct path is about 155.9 miles (250.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.23 one way or $50.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mountain Grove and Sunny near Florissant.

Stop Ideas Near Cuba

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

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

RAIL

Washington

65 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Hermann

72 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Jefferson City

88 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Kirkwood

104 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mountain Grove and Florissant. Straight-line distance: 155.91 mi (250.92 km).

Mountain Grove

#1 Mountain Grove

City in Missouri

Population4,705
Coordinates37.1306100, -92.2634900
Altitude451
CountryUnited States
Florissant

#2 Florissant

The most populous city in St.

Population50,795
Coordinates38.7892200, -90.3226100
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-92.263286, 37.130605)
End: North New Florissant Road (-90.32261, 38.78922)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 305 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.69 gal
25.31 L · about $25.23
Round trip
$50.46
13.38 gal · 50.62 L
Estimated CO2
59.5 kg one way
Round trip: 118.9 kg / 262 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.23 $50.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.45 $56.91
Premium $4.65 $31.14 $62.27
Diesel $5.30 $35.48 $70.97

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Mountain Grove and Florissant. The current time is 05:30:57.

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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.