How far is Flat River, MO from Florissant, MO?

The driving distance from Flat River, MO to Florissant, MO is about 81.8 miles (131.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.7 miles (105.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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
81.79 mi
01h 22m
Flight
65.74 mi
105.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.74 mi
Kilometers
105.8 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.79 mi
Kilometers
131.63 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florissant
Wed, May 13, 7:14 PM CDT
Return by in Flat River
Wed, May 13, 8:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flat River
2026-05-13T17:51
Arrive Florissant
Wed, May 13, 7:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flat River
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
Barnhart
MO

Census designated place

From Flat River
40.5 mi
00h 41m
To Florissant
41.3 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, May 13 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
59°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, May 13 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flat River and Florissant.

  1. 1

    Start on Crane Street

    93 m · 9 sec · Crane Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    723 ft · 14 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on West Main Street

    697 ft · 17 sec · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Coffman Street

    116 m · 8 sec · Coffman Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Taylor Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Taylor Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on South Desloge Drive

    2 mi · 3 min · South Desloge Drive

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward US 67 North: Saint Louis

    877 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    26.3 mi · 30 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    1750 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight toward I 55 North: Saint Louis

    1735 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    20.5 mi · 22 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Rosa Parks Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 West, I 255 East: Kansas City, Chicago

    1279 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West: Kansas City

    118 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on I 270 West

    1.2 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    24.4 mi · 31 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67

    1565 ft · 45 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Lindbergh Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Lindbergh Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North New Florissant Road

    26 m · 1 sec · North New Florissant Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North New Florissant Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Flat River 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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 67 North
26.8 mi · 33%
I 270 West
25.5 mi · 31%
I 55 North
20.9 mi · 26%
South Desloge Drive
2.04 mi · 3%
North Lindbergh Boulevard
1.75 mi · 2%
Rosa Parks Highway
1.33 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 67 North

Merge slight left

26.3 mi · 00h 30m

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
01h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
65.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Barnhart
00h 41m from Flat River
Leave By
3:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Flat River and Mostly Clear near Florissant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Flat River to Florissant?

The road trip is about 81.8 miles (131.6 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Barnhart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.5 miles from Flat River and 41.3 miles from Florissant.

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

The direct path is about 65.7 miles (105.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 3:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.90 one way or $21.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Flat River and Mostly Clear near Florissant.

Stop Ideas Near Barnhart

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

26 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

35 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Washington

59 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Alton

66 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flat River and Florissant. Straight-line distance: 65.74 mi (105.8 km).

Flat River

#1 Flat River

River in Michigan, United States of America

Population5,157
Coordinates37.8500500, -90.5167900
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Florissant

#2 Florissant

The most populous city in St.

Population50,795
Coordinates38.7892200, -90.3226100
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Start: Crane Street (-90.515864, 37.849621)
End: North New Florissant Road (-90.32261, 38.78922)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.89 gal
10.93 L · about $10.90
Round trip
$21.80
5.78 gal · 21.86 L
Estimated CO2
25.7 kg one way
Round trip: 51.4 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.90 $21.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.29 $24.58
Premium $4.65 $13.45 $26.90
Diesel $5.30 $15.33 $30.66

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Flat River and Florissant. The current time is 17:51:08.

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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.