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Florissant, MO Road Trips

Sitting in the Midwest, Florissant, MO is a local road trip base with 18 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 181-mile quick runs to 291-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Florissant, MO head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

Downtown Florissant, MO, MO

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Trip Routes

18

Longest Drive

296.4 mi

Saint Joseph, MO

Quickest Drive

3h 33m

Camdenton, MO

Plan Around Florissant, MO

Trips from Florissant, MO

Driving from Florissant, MO

The typical drive from Florissant, MO covers about 230 miles and takes around 4h 27m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 291 miles (5h 25m), while the shortest is just 181 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Florissant, MO most often head toward Webb City, MO (291.4 mi, 5h 25m), Aurora, MO (251.3 mi, 4h 53m), Kansas City, MO (238.3 mi, 4h 36m), Lee's Summit, MO (235.3 mi, 4h 34m), and Nixa, MO (232.4 mi, 4h 27m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in MO currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 230-mile trip from Florissant, MO, budget about $34 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 11 mapped routes leaving Florissant, MO and 7 routes heading into Florissant, MO, covering 18 total connections. Distances range from 181 to 291 miles.

The longest mapped route from Florissant, MO covers 291 miles and takes approximately 5h 25m. Shorter options start at just 181 miles.

The average route from Florissant, MO runs about 230 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 27m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 230-mile trip from Florissant, MO costs roughly $34 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Florissant, MO include Webb City, MO, Aurora, MO, Kansas City, MO and Lee's Summit, MO. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Florissant, MO by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

51,915

Median Income

$66,344

Median Home Value

$136,200

Median Age

37.5

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

Florissant, MO at a Glance

Founded

1785

Elevation

574 ft

Area

13 mi²

Notable People from Florissant, MO

A sampling of people born in Florissant, MO.

Mike Sorber

1971

American soccer player

Shandi Finnessey

Shandi Finnessey

1978

American beauty queen, model, and television hostess

Scott Bailey

Scott Bailey

1978

American actor

Devin Williams

1994

American baseball player (born 1994)

Kyle McClellan

Kyle McClellan

1984

American baseball player

Keith Williams

1988

American football player

City data from Wikidata (Q636684), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.

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