How far is Florissant, MO from Arnold, MO?

The driving distance from Florissant, MO to Arnold, MO is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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
33.95 mi
00h 45m
Flight
24.81 mi
39.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.81 mi
Kilometers
39.92 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.95 mi
Kilometers
54.63 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arnold
Wed, Apr 15, 3:54 PM CDT
Return by in Florissant
Wed, Apr 15, 4:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florissant
2026-04-15T15:09
Arrive Arnold
Wed, Apr 15, 3:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
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 Florissant
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
Country Life Acres
MO

Human settlement in St.

From Florissant
17 mi
00h 22m
To Arnold
17 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North New Florissant Road

    26 m · 6 sec · North New Florissant Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lindbergh Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Lindbergh Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1912 ft · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Rosemary Straub Davison Highway

    24.3 mi · 30 min · Rosemary Straub Davison Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road

    1911 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Memphis

    2031 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Rosa Parks Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 141: Arnold

    1143 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on MO 141 South: Arnold

    134 m · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    893 ft · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    879 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Jeffco Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Jeffco Boulevard

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jeffco Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Florissant and Arnold.

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
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
24.3 mi · 71%
Lindbergh Boulevard
2.07 mi · 6%
Rosa Parks Highway
1.51 mi · 4%
Washington Street
1.03 mi · 3%
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
0.94 mi · 3%
Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway
0.92 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Rosemary Straub Davison Highway

Merge slight left onto Rosemary Straub Davison Highway

24.3 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
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
24.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Country Life Acres
00h 22m from Florissant
Leave By
4:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Florissant and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arnold.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Country Life Acres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Florissant and 17 miles from Arnold.

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

The direct path is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 4:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.53 one way or $9.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Florissant and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arnold.

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 Florissant and Arnold. Straight-line distance: 24.81 mi (39.92 km).

Florissant

#1 Florissant

The most populous city in St.

Population50,795
Coordinates38.7892200, -90.3226100
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Arnold

#2 Arnold

City in Missouri

Population21,145
Coordinates38.4328300, -90.3776200
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Florissant (-90.32261, 38.78922)
End: Arnold (-90.37762, 38.43283)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.53 L · about $4.53
Round trip
$9.05
2.4 gal · 9.06 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.53 $9.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.10 $10.21
Premium $4.65 $5.58 $11.17
Diesel $5.30 $6.36 $12.73

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Florissant and Arnold. The current time is 15:09:08.

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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.