How far is Bridgeton, MO from Florissant, MO?

The driving distance from Bridgeton, MO to Florissant, MO is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5 miles (8.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m 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
7.5 mi
00h 13m
Flight
5.03 mi
8.09 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.03 mi
Kilometers
8.09 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.5 mi
Kilometers
12.07 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florissant
Thu, Apr 23, 6:50 AM CDT
Return by in Bridgeton
Thu, Apr 23, 7:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bridgeton
2026-04-23T06:37
Arrive Florissant
Thu, Apr 23, 6:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bridgeton
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
Hazelwood
MO

Suburb city of St.

From Bridgeton
4.2 mi
00h 06m
To Florissant
3.3 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 16 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 Bridgeton and Florissant.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gist Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · Gist Road

  2. 2

    Turn slight right

    61 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Taussig Avenue

    1008 ft · 22 sec · Taussig Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto St Louis Mills Boulevard

    897 ft · 32 sec · St Louis Mills Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1121 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Officer Scott H Armstrong Memorial Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Officer Scott H Armstrong Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    2028 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Rosemary Straub Davison Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Rosemary Straub Davison Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67

    1565 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Lindbergh Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Lindbergh Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North New Florissant Road

    26 m · 1 sec · North New Florissant Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North New Florissant Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bridgeton 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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
173.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
2.13 mi · 28%
North Lindbergh Boulevard
1.75 mi · 23%
Officer Scott H Armstrong Memorial Highway
1.09 mi · 14%
Gist Road
1.07 mi · 14%
West Washington Street
1.04 mi · 14%
I 270 North
0.38 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Rosemary Straub Davison Highway

Merge slight left onto Rosemary Straub Davison Highway

2.13 mi · 00h 03m

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 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hazelwood
00h 06m from Bridgeton
Leave By
8:04 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bridgeton 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 Bridgeton to Florissant?

The road trip is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?

Hazelwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Bridgeton and 3.3 miles from Florissant.

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

The direct path is about 5 miles (8.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 8:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.98 one way or $1.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hazelwood

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

21 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

22 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

25 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

60 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bridgeton and Florissant. Straight-line distance: 5.03 mi (8.09 km).

Bridgeton

#1 Bridgeton

City in St.

Population11,498
Coordinates38.7670000, -90.4115100
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Florissant

#2 Florissant

The most populous city in St.

Population50,795
Coordinates38.7892200, -90.3226100
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Start: Gist Road (-90.411771, 38.766972)
End: North New Florissant Road (-90.32261, 38.78922)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.26 gal
1 L · about $0.98
Round trip
$1.96
0.52 gal · 2 L
Estimated CO2
2.3 kg one way
Round trip: 4.6 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.98 $1.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.11 $2.21
Premium $4.65 $1.21 $2.42
Diesel $5.30 $1.38 $2.76

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 Bridgeton and Florissant. The current time is 06:37:14.

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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.