How far is Sedalia, MO from Florissant, MO?

The driving distance from Sedalia, MO to Florissant, MO is about 181.8 miles (292.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.7 miles (252.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m 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
181.8 mi
02h 52m
Flight
156.68 mi
252.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.68 mi
Kilometers
252.15 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.8 mi
Kilometers
292.58 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florissant
Sat, May 23, 10:30 PM CDT
Return by in Sedalia
Sun, May 24, 1:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sedalia
2026-05-23T19:38
Arrive Florissant
Sat, May 23, 10:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sedalia
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
Kingdom City
MO

Human settlement in Callaway County, Missouri, United States of America

From Sedalia
90 mi
01h 26m
To Florissant
91.8 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Ohio Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · South Ohio Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    852 ft · 18 sec

  3. 3

    Continue on MO 765

    576 ft · 12 sec · MO 765

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    15.9 mi · 18 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Saint Louis

    1866 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    22.9 mi · 25 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    22.4 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    103.1 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  12. 12

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

    872 ft · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    2556 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    1270 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    988 ft · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67

    1565 ft · 45 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Lindbergh Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Lindbergh Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North New Florissant Road

    26 m · 1 sec · North New Florissant Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North New Florissant Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sedalia 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
21 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
105 mi · 58%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
45.3 mi · 25%
MO 765
16 mi · 9%
I 270 North
5.16 mi · 3%
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.94 mi · 1%
North Lindbergh Boulevard
1.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.1 mi
156.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingdom City
01h 26m from Sedalia
Leave By
12:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sedalia 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 Sedalia to Florissant?

The road trip is about 181.8 miles (292.6 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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 90 miles from Sedalia and 91.8 miles from Florissant.

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

The direct path is about 156.7 miles (252.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.17 one way or $48.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sedalia and Partly Sunny near Florissant.

Stop Ideas Near Kingdom City

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

46 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

52 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

91 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Sedalia

115 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sedalia and Florissant. Straight-line distance: 156.68 mi (252.15 km).

Sedalia

#1 Sedalia

City in Missouri

Population21,684
Coordinates38.7044600, -93.2282600
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Florissant

#2 Florissant

The most populous city in St.

Population50,795
Coordinates38.7892200, -90.3226100
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Start: South Ohio Avenue (-93.228414, 38.704465)
End: North New Florissant Road (-90.32261, 38.78922)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 293 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.41 gal
24.28 L · about $24.17
Round trip
$48.34
12.82 gal · 48.56 L
Estimated CO2
57 kg one way
Round trip: 113.9 kg / 251 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.17 $48.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.26 $54.52
Premium $4.65 $29.83 $59.66
Diesel $5.30 $34.00 $68.00

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 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Sedalia and Florissant. The current time is 19:38:27.

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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.