How far is Ballwin, MO from Florissant, MO?

The driving distance from Ballwin, MO to Florissant, MO is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (29 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.63 mi
00h 31m
Flight
18.04 mi
29.03 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.04 mi
Kilometers
29.03 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.63 mi
Kilometers
41.24 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florissant
Thu, Apr 23, 7:09 AM CDT
Return by in Ballwin
Thu, Apr 23, 7:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ballwin
2026-04-23T06:37
Arrive Florissant
Thu, Apr 23, 7:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ballwin
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Maryland Heights
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Ballwin
12 mi
00h 15m
To Florissant
13.6 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph S
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    67 m · 21 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    67 m · 18 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Holloway Road

    551 ft · 24 sec · Holloway Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Manchester Road

    5.4 mi · 10 min · Manchester Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 270 North

    1121 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    15.1 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67

    1565 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Lindbergh Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Lindbergh Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North New Florissant Road

    26 m · 1 sec · North New Florissant Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North New Florissant Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ballwin and Florissant.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 270 North
15.3 mi · 60%
Manchester Road
5.44 mi · 21%
North Lindbergh Boulevard
1.75 mi · 7%
West Washington Street
1.04 mi · 4%
US 67
0.3 mi · 1%
Holloway Road
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

I 270 North

Merge slight left

15.1 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
18 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maryland Heights
00h 15m from Ballwin
Leave By
7:26 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ballwin and Mostly Sunny near Florissant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ballwin to Florissant?

The road trip is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Maryland Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12 miles from Ballwin and 13.6 miles from Florissant.

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

The direct path is about 18 miles (29 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.39 one way or $6.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ballwin and Mostly Sunny near Florissant.

Stop Ideas Near Maryland Heights

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

15 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

22 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

33 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

53 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ballwin and Florissant. Straight-line distance: 18.04 mi (29.03 km).

Ballwin

#1 Ballwin

City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States

Population30,094
Coordinates38.5950500, -90.5462300
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Florissant

#2 Florissant

The most populous city in St.

Population50,795
Coordinates38.7892200, -90.3226100
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Start: (-90.546184, 38.59505)
End: North New Florissant Road (-90.32261, 38.78922)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.9 gal
3.42 L · about $3.39
Round trip
$6.79
1.8 gal · 6.84 L
Estimated CO2
8 kg one way
Round trip: 16 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.39 $6.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.83 $7.66
Premium $4.65 $4.19 $8.38
Diesel $5.30 $4.77 $9.55

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ballwin and Florissant. The current time is 06:37:22.

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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.