How far is Republic, MO from Florissant, MO?
The driving distance from Republic, MO to Florissant, MO is about 237.2 miles (381.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 207.1 miles (333.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 10m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Republic and Florissant.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Republic and Florissant.
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Start on East Grant Street
27 m · 6 sec · East Grant Street
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Turn right onto North Main Avenue
2345 ft · 1 min · North Main Avenue
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Turn right
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
2.3 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
3.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the ramp right toward I 44 East: Springfield
1127 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway
205.6 mi · 3 hr 44 min · Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway
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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 Republic 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.
Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway
Merge slight left onto Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway
206 mi · 03h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Republic and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Florissant.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Republic to Florissant?
The road trip is about 237.2 miles (381.7 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?
Doolittle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.9 miles from Republic and 119.2 miles from Florissant.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 207.1 miles (333.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 9:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.56 one way or $63.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Republic and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Florissant.
Stop Ideas Near Doolittle
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 Doolittle.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Republic and Florissant. Straight-line distance: 207.08 mi (333.27 km).
#1 Republic
Form of government where the head of state is elected
| Population | 17,481 |
| Coordinates | 37.1200500, -93.4801900 |
| Altitude | 399 |
| 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: 382 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 57m |
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 | $31.56 | $63.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.60 | $71.20 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $38.95 | $77.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $44.39 | $88.79 |
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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