How far is Cottleville, MO from Florissant, MO?

The driving distance from Cottleville, MO to Florissant, MO is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
22.09 mi
00h 28m
Flight
18.1 mi
29.13 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.1 mi
Kilometers
29.13 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.09 mi
Kilometers
35.55 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florissant
Wed, Apr 29, 11:57 AM CDT
Return by in Cottleville
Wed, Apr 29, 12:25 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cottleville
2026-04-29T11:29
Arrive Florissant
Wed, Apr 29, 11:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cottleville
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Saint Charles
MO

A city in St.

From Cottleville
10.7 mi
00h 14m
To Florissant
11.4 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
50°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    27 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    57 m · 9 sec · Oak Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    130 m · 14 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    37 m · 9 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Central School Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Central School Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Mid Rivers Mall Drive

    2666 ft · 1 min · Mid Rivers Mall Drive

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Saint Peters Parkway

    654 ft · 12 sec · South Saint Peters Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward MO 94 East, MO 364 East: Saint Charles

    953 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 94 East: Saint Charles

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East

    1355 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

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

    872 ft · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    2556 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    1270 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    988 ft · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67

    1565 ft · 45 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Lindbergh Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Lindbergh Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North New Florissant Road

    26 m · 1 sec · North New Florissant Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North New Florissant Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cottleville 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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
99.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MO 94 East
7.2 mi · 33%
I 270 North
5.16 mi · 23%
I 70 East
3.98 mi · 18%
North Lindbergh Boulevard
1.75 mi · 8%
West Washington Street
1.04 mi · 5%
Central School Road
0.98 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 270 North

Merge slight left

4.25 mi · 00h 05m

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 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
18.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Charles
00h 14m from Cottleville
Leave By
7:34 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Cottleville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Florissant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Saint Charles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Cottleville and 11.4 miles from Florissant.

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

The direct path is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.94 one way or $5.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Cottleville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Florissant.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Charles

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Saint Charles and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 14.6 mi away

City Hall Park

Dardenne Prairie , MO
Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368
Rating 4.8/5 294 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Jennings City Hall
Meeting point 12.7 mi away

Jennings City Hall

Jennings , MO
2120 Hord Ave, Jennings, MO 63136
Rating 4.3/5 26 reviews City Hall
Ferguson Finance Director
Nearby stop 9.9 mi away

Ferguson Finance Director

Ferguson , MO
110 Church St, Ferguson, MO 63135
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Charles.

RAIL

Kirkwood

23 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

30 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

33 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

52 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cottleville and Florissant. Straight-line distance: 18.1 mi (29.13 km).

Cottleville

#1 Cottleville

City in Saint Charles County, Missouri, United States

Population5,925
Coordinates38.7461600, -90.6540100
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Florissant

#2 Florissant

The most populous city in St.

Population50,795
Coordinates38.7892200, -90.3226100
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Start: (-90.653805, 38.746137)
End: North New Florissant Road (-90.32261, 38.78922)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.78 gal
2.95 L · about $2.94
Round trip
$5.88
1.56 gal · 5.9 L
Estimated CO2
6.9 kg one way
Round trip: 13.9 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.94 $5.88
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.32 $6.63
Premium $4.65 $3.63 $7.26
Diesel $5.30 $4.14 $8.27

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Cottleville and Florissant. The current time is 11:29:37.

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.