How far is Vandalia, MO from Florissant, MO?

The driving distance from Vandalia, MO to Florissant, MO is about 95.3 miles (153.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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
95.33 mi
01h 35m
Flight
72.2 mi
116.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.2 mi
Kilometers
116.19 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.33 mi
Kilometers
153.42 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florissant
Thu, Apr 16, 12:43 AM CDT
Return by in Vandalia
Thu, Apr 16, 2:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vandalia
2026-04-15T23:08
Arrive Florissant
Thu, Apr 16, 12:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vandalia
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
Troy
MO

City in Lincoln County, Montana, USA

From Vandalia
46.8 mi
00h 47m
To Florissant
48.5 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    15 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto US 54

    16.2 mi · 21 min · US 54

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward US 61 South: Saint Louis

    1740 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    46.9 mi · 56 min · Avenue of the Saints

  5. 5

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

    2705 ft · 51 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    21.2 mi · 26 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

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

    872 ft · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    2556 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    1270 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    988 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67

    1565 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Lindbergh Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Lindbergh Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North New Florissant Road

    26 m · 1 sec · North New Florissant Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North New Florissant Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Vandalia 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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
46.9 mi · 49%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
21.2 mi · 22%
US 54
16.2 mi · 17%
I 270 North
5.16 mi · 5%
North Lindbergh Boulevard
1.75 mi · 2%
West Washington Street
1.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

46.9 mi · 00h 56m

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
01h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.1 mi
72.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Troy
00h 47m from Vandalia
Leave By
3:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Vandalia and 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 Vandalia to Florissant?

The road trip is about 95.3 miles (153.4 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.8 miles from Vandalia and 48.5 miles from Florissant.

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

The direct path is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 3:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.67 one way or $25.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Vandalia and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Florissant.

Stop Ideas Near Troy

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

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

RAIL

Washington

47 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Hermann

49 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
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Kirkwood

67 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Alton

74 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vandalia and Florissant. Straight-line distance: 72.2 mi (116.19 km).

Vandalia

#1 Vandalia

City in Audrain and Ralls Counties, Missouri, USA

Population3,496
Coordinates39.3108700, -91.4884900
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Florissant

#2 Florissant

The most populous city in St.

Population50,795
Coordinates38.7892200, -90.3226100
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-91.488422, 39.310898)
End: North New Florissant Road (-90.32261, 38.78922)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.36 gal
12.73 L · about $12.67
Round trip
$25.34
6.72 gal · 25.46 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.7 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.67 $25.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.29 $28.58
Premium $4.65 $15.64 $31.27
Diesel $5.30 $17.82 $35.64

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Vandalia and Florissant. The current time is 23:08:11.

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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.