How far is Warrensburg, MO from Florissant, MO?

The driving distance from Warrensburg, MO to Florissant, MO is about 209.3 miles (336.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 183.9 miles (295.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m 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
209.31 mi
03h 15m
Flight
183.86 mi
295.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
183.86 mi
Kilometers
295.9 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.31 mi
Kilometers
336.85 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florissant
Sun, May 31, 4:35 AM CDT
Return by in Warrensburg
Sun, May 31, 7:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Warrensburg
2026-05-31T01:20
Arrive Florissant
Sun, May 31, 4:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 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
10:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Warrensburg
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
Columbia
MO

The most populous city in the state of Missouri.

From Warrensburg
103.7 mi
01h 37m
To Florissant
105.6 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Sunday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Maguire Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Maguire Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    41 m · 2 sec

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    54 m · 2 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    12.1 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit right toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Columbia

    954 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    19.9 mi · 21 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    32 mi · 34 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  9. 9

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

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

  10. 10

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

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

  12. 12

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

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

  13. 13

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

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

  14. 14

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

    872 ft · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    2556 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    1270 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    988 ft · 14 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67

    1565 ft · 45 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Lindbergh Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Lindbergh Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North New Florissant Road

    26 m · 1 sec · North New Florissant Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North New Florissant Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Warrensburg 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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
125 mi · 60%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 26%
South Maguire Street
16.5 mi · 8%
I 270 North
5.16 mi · 2%
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 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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.4 mi
183.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbia
01h 37m from Warrensburg
Leave By
10:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Warrensburg and Scattered 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 Warrensburg to Florissant?

The road trip is about 209.3 miles (336.8 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?

Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.7 miles from Warrensburg and 105.6 miles from Florissant.

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

The direct path is about 183.9 miles (295.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 10:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.87 one way or $55.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Columbia

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

44 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Sedalia

82 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot
RAIL

Hermann

83 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Warrensburg and Florissant. Straight-line distance: 183.86 mi (295.9 km).

Warrensburg

#1 Warrensburg

City in Missouri

Population20,539
Coordinates38.7627900, -93.7360500
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Florissant

#2 Florissant

The most populous city in St.

Population50,795
Coordinates38.7892200, -90.3226100
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Start: South Maguire Street (-93.735838, 38.762783)
End: North New Florissant Road (-90.32261, 38.78922)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 337 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.39 gal
27.96 L · about $27.87
Round trip
$55.74
14.78 gal · 55.92 L
Estimated CO2
65.7 kg one way
Round trip: 131.3 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.87 $55.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.43 $62.86
Premium $4.65 $34.39 $68.79
Diesel $5.30 $39.20 $78.39

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Warrensburg and Florissant. The current time is 01:20:52.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.