How far is Florissant, MO from Ballwin, MO?

The driving distance from Florissant, MO to Ballwin, MO is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (29 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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
23.55 mi
00h 36m
Flight
18.04 mi
29.03 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.04 mi
Kilometers
29.03 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.55 mi
Kilometers
37.9 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ballwin
Sun, Apr 19, 2:17 AM CDT
Return by in Florissant
Sun, Apr 19, 2:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florissant
2026-04-19T01:40
Arrive Ballwin
Sun, Apr 19, 2:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Florissant
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
Maryland Heights
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Florissant
11.7 mi
00h 18m
To Ballwin
11.8 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph W
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14.4 mi · 18 min · Rosemary Straub Davison Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 100: Manchester Road

    1507 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on MO 100 West: Manchester Road West

    577 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on MO 100 West: Manchester Road

    150 m · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Manchester Road

    5.3 mi · 10 min · Manchester Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    51 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Holloway Road

    129 m · 17 sec · Holloway Road

  12. 12

    Turn left

    67 m · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    67 m · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
14.4 mi · 61%
Manchester Road
5.38 mi · 23%
Lindbergh Boulevard
2.07 mi · 9%
Washington Street
1.03 mi · 4%
MO 100
0.29 mi · 1%
MO 100 West
0.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Rosemary Straub Davison Highway

Merge slight left onto Rosemary Straub Davison Highway

14.4 mi · 00h 18m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
18 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maryland Heights
00h 18m from Florissant
Leave By
7:18 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Florissant and Sunny near Ballwin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Maryland Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Florissant and 11.8 miles from Ballwin.

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

The direct path is about 18 miles (29 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.13 one way or $6.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Maryland Heights

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

15 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

22 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

33 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

53 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florissant and Ballwin. Straight-line distance: 18.04 mi (29.03 km).

Florissant

#1 Florissant

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Ballwin

City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States

Population30,094
Coordinates38.5950500, -90.5462300
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: Florissant (-90.32261, 38.78922)
End: Ballwin (-90.54623, 38.59505)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.83 gal
3.15 L · about $3.13
Round trip
$6.26
1.66 gal · 6.3 L
Estimated CO2
7.4 kg one way
Round trip: 14.8 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.13 $6.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.53 $7.06
Premium $4.65 $3.86 $7.73
Diesel $5.30 $4.40 $8.80

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 Florissant and Ballwin. The current time is 01:40:51.

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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.