How far is Poplar Bluff, MO from Florissant, MO?

The driving distance from Poplar Bluff, MO to Florissant, MO is about 169.1 miles (272.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.5 miles (226.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
169.16 mi
02h 47m
Flight
140.47 mi
226.06 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.47 mi
Kilometers
226.06 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.16 mi
Kilometers
272.23 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florissant
Wed, Jun 3, 3:19 AM CDT
Return by in Poplar Bluff
Wed, Jun 3, 6:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Poplar Bluff
2026-06-03T00:32
Arrive Florissant
Wed, Jun 3, 3:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Poplar Bluff
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Farmington
MO

City in St.

From Poplar Bluff
84.1 mi
01h 23m
To Florissant
85.1 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph ENE
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Poplar Bluff and Florissant.

  1. 1

    Start on West Pine Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Pine Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Westwood Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Westwood Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on State Street

    1396 ft · 26 sec · State Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Westwood Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North Westwood Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    2283 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    112.6 mi · 2 hr 9 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    1750 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight toward I 55 North: Saint Louis

    1735 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    20.5 mi · 22 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Rosa Parks Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  11. 11

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

    1279 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

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

    118 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on I 270 West

    1.2 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    24.4 mi · 31 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67

    1565 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Lindbergh Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Lindbergh Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North New Florissant Road

    26 m · 1 sec · North New Florissant Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North New Florissant Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Poplar Bluff and Florissant.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Westwood Boulevard
116 mi · 69%
I 270 West
25.5 mi · 15%
I 55 North
20.9 mi · 12%
North Lindbergh Boulevard
1.75 mi · 1%
Rosa Parks Highway
1.33 mi · 1%
West Washington Street
1.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Westwood Boulevard

Continue straight

113 mi · 02h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.6 mi
140.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farmington
01h 23m from Poplar Bluff
Leave By
12:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Poplar Bluff and Sunny near Florissant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Poplar Bluff to Florissant?

The road trip is about 169.1 miles (272.2 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Farmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.1 miles from Poplar Bluff and 85.1 miles from Florissant.

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

The direct path is about 140.5 miles (226.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.51 one way or $45.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Poplar Bluff and Sunny near Florissant.

Stop Ideas Near Farmington

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

89 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

96 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Washington

101 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Carbondale station

106 mi away
401 South Illinois St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Poplar Bluff and Florissant. Straight-line distance: 140.47 mi (226.06 km).

Poplar Bluff

#1 Poplar Bluff

City in Butler County in Southeast Missouri, United States

Population16,807
Coordinates36.7570000, -90.3928900
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Florissant

#2 Florissant

The most populous city in St.

Population50,795
Coordinates38.7892200, -90.3226100
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Start: West Pine Street (-90.392904, 36.756949)
End: North New Florissant Road (-90.32261, 38.78922)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 272 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.97 gal
22.6 L · about $22.51
Round trip
$45.03
11.94 gal · 45.2 L
Estimated CO2
53.1 kg one way
Round trip: 106.1 kg / 234 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.51 $45.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.39 $50.78
Premium $4.65 $27.78 $55.57
Diesel $5.30 $31.66 $63.33

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Poplar Bluff and Florissant. The current time is 00:32:00.

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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.