How far is Eureka, MO from Florissant, MO?

The driving distance from Eureka, MO to Florissant, MO is about 35.4 miles (57 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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
35.42 mi
00h 38m
Flight
25.76 mi
41.46 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.76 mi
Kilometers
41.46 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.42 mi
Kilometers
57 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florissant
Sun, Apr 12, 2:43 AM CDT
Return by in Eureka
Sun, Apr 12, 3:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eureka
2026-04-12T02:05
Arrive Florissant
Sun, Apr 12, 2:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Eureka
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
Country Life Acres
MO

Human settlement in St.

From Eureka
17.3 mi
00h 19m
To Florissant
18.1 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Central Avenue

    1339 ft · 47 sec · South Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 4th Street

    1301 ft · 40 sec · East 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    77 m · 13 sec

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 44 East, US 50 East: Saint Louis

    1119 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

    11.2 mi · 13 min · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

  6. 6

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

    871 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    551 ft · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    2638 ft · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    18.8 mi · 24 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67

    1565 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Lindbergh Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Lindbergh Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North New Florissant Road

    26 m · 1 sec · North New Florissant Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North New Florissant Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eureka 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 270 North
19.4 mi · 55%
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
11.2 mi · 32%
North Lindbergh Boulevard
1.75 mi · 5%
West Washington Street
1.04 mi · 3%
US 67
0.3 mi · 1%
South Central Avenue
0.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 270 North

Merge slight left

18.8 mi · 00h 24m

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
25.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Country Life Acres
00h 19m from Eureka
Leave By
7:14 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Eureka and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Florissant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.4 miles (57 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Country Life Acres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Eureka and 18.1 miles from Florissant.

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

The direct path is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 7:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.71 one way or $9.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Eureka and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Florissant.

Stop Ideas Near Country Life Acres

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Country Life Acres, 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 Country Life Acres.

RAIL

Kirkwood

6 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

22 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

42 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

49 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eureka and Florissant. Straight-line distance: 25.76 mi (41.46 km).

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#1 Eureka

Eureka is a place in Missouri, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.5025500, -90.6279000
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Florissant

#2 Florissant

The most populous city in St.

Population50,795
Coordinates38.7892200, -90.3226100
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Start: South Central Avenue (-90.628009, 38.502555)
End: North New Florissant Road (-90.32261, 38.78922)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.73 L · about $4.71
Round trip
$9.43
2.5 gal · 9.46 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.71 $9.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.32 $10.63
Premium $4.65 $5.82 $11.64
Diesel $5.30 $6.63 $13.26

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Eureka and Florissant. The current time is 02:05:37.

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.