How far is Ellisville, MO from Florissant, MO?

The driving distance from Ellisville, MO to Florissant, MO is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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
27.28 mi
00h 32m
Flight
19.7 mi
31.7 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.7 mi
Kilometers
31.7 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.28 mi
Kilometers
43.91 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florissant
Sun, Apr 19, 7:32 AM CDT
Return by in Ellisville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ellisville
2026-04-19T07:00
Arrive Florissant
Sun, Apr 19, 7:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
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 Ellisville
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
Creve Coeur
MO

City in St.

From Ellisville
13.2 mi
00h 16m
To Florissant
14 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Manchester Road

    102 m · 14 sec · Manchester Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Clarkson Road

    4.5 mi · 9 min · Clarkson Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: St Louis

    1121 ft · 28 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Avenue of the Saints

  5. 5

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

    1829 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    141 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    2714 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  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 Ellisville 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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 270 North
12.9 mi · 47%
Avenue of the Saints
5.33 mi · 20%
Clarkson Road
4.54 mi · 17%
North Lindbergh Boulevard
1.75 mi · 6%
West Washington Street
1.04 mi · 4%
I 270
0.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 270 North

Merge slight left

12.3 mi · 00h 15m

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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
19.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Creve Coeur
00h 16m from Ellisville
Leave By
7:26 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ellisville and Sunny near Florissant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Creve Coeur is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Ellisville and 14 miles from Florissant.

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

The direct path is about 19.7 miles (31.7 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 $3.62 one way or $7.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ellisville and Sunny near Florissant.

Stop Ideas Near Creve Coeur

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

9 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

19 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

37 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 Ellisville and Florissant. Straight-line distance: 19.7 mi (31.7 km).

Ellisville

#1 Ellisville

City in Mississippi, United States

Population9,848
Coordinates38.5925500, -90.5870700
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Florissant

#2 Florissant

The most populous city in St.

Population50,795
Coordinates38.7892200, -90.3226100
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Start: Manchester Road (-90.587017, 38.592539)
End: North New Florissant Road (-90.32261, 38.78922)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.96 gal
3.64 L · about $3.62
Round trip
$7.24
1.92 gal · 7.28 L
Estimated CO2
8.5 kg one way
Round trip: 17.1 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.62 $7.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.08 $8.17
Premium $4.65 $4.47 $8.94
Diesel $5.30 $5.09 $10.18

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Ellisville and Florissant. The current time is 07:00:30.

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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.