How far is Byrnes Mill, MO from Florissant, MO?

The driving distance from Byrnes Mill, MO to Florissant, MO is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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
37.48 mi
00h 46m
Flight
28.02 mi
45.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.02 mi
Kilometers
45.1 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.48 mi
Kilometers
60.32 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florissant
Thu, Apr 23, 5:45 AM CDT
Return by in Byrnes Mill
Thu, Apr 23, 6:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Byrnes Mill
2026-04-23T04:59
Arrive Florissant
Thu, Apr 23, 5:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Byrnes Mill
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
Des Peres
MO

City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States

From Byrnes Mill
18.9 mi
00h 23m
To Florissant
18.6 mi
00h 23m

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
3 to 10 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 Byrnes Mill and Florissant.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Byrnes Mill and Florissant.

  1. 1

    Start on Upper Byrnes Mill Road

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Upper Byrnes Mill Road

  2. 2

    Merge right

    1695 ft · 24 sec

  3. 3

    Take the exit left toward MO 30 East

    36 m · 2 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight right

    11.6 mi · 16 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit left toward I 270 North

    2202 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    21 mi · 26 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 Byrnes Mill 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
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 270 North
21.4 mi · 57%
MO 30 East
11.6 mi · 31%
North Lindbergh Boulevard
1.75 mi · 5%
Upper Byrnes Mill Road
1.71 mi · 5%
West Washington Street
1.04 mi · 3%
US 67
0.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 270 North

Merge slight left

21 mi · 00h 26m

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
28 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Des Peres
00h 23m from Byrnes Mill
Leave By
4:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Byrnes Mill 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 Byrnes Mill to Florissant?

The road trip is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Des Peres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.9 miles from Byrnes Mill and 18.6 miles from Florissant.

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

The direct path is about 28 miles (45.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.98 one way or $9.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Des Peres

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

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

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Kirkwood

3 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

20 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

43 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

51 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Byrnes Mill and Florissant. Straight-line distance: 28.02 mi (45.1 km).

Byrnes Mill

#1 Byrnes Mill

City in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States

Population3,015
Coordinates38.4378300, -90.5817900
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Florissant

#2 Florissant

The most populous city in St.

Population50,795
Coordinates38.7892200, -90.3226100
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Byrnes Mill Road (-90.581776, 38.437785)
End: North New Florissant Road (-90.32261, 38.78922)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
5.01 L · about $4.98
Round trip
$9.96
2.64 gal · 10.02 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.98 $9.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.61 $11.23
Premium $4.65 $6.14 $12.29
Diesel $5.30 $7.00 $14.00

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 Byrnes Mill and Florissant. The current time is 04:59:54.

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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.