How far is Florissant, MO from Cottleville, MO?

The driving distance from Florissant, MO to Cottleville, MO is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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
20.94 mi
00h 31m
Flight
18.1 mi
29.13 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.1 mi
Kilometers
29.13 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.94 mi
Kilometers
33.7 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cottleville
Sun, Apr 12, 8:01 AM CDT
Return by in Florissant
Sun, Apr 12, 8:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florissant
2026-04-12T07:29
Arrive Cottleville
Sun, Apr 12, 8:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
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 Florissant
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
Saint Charles
MO

A city in St.

From Florissant
10.4 mi
00h 15m
To Cottleville
10.5 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 18 mph S
Destination
80°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Rosemary Straub Davison Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City

    1492 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City

    2478 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Kansas City

    2439 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    657 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto North Outer Road

    1263 ft · 24 sec · North Outer Road

  12. 12

    Continue on North Outer Road

    1531 ft · 29 sec · North Outer Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight left toward MO 94 West: Veterans Memorial Parkway

    669 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on South First Capitol Drive

    6.6 mi · 9 min · South First Capitol Drive

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Pitman Hill Road, Mid Rivers Mall Drive

    1126 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto North Saint Peters Parkway

    2786 ft · 53 sec · North Saint Peters Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Mid Rivers Mall Drive

    79 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Mid Rivers Mall Drive

    1857 ft · 50 sec · Mid Rivers Mall Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Central School Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Central School Road

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    88 m · 15 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Chestnut

    57 m · 10 sec · Chestnut

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Main Street

    81 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
110 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South First Capitol Drive
6.55 mi · 31%
I 70 West
3.86 mi · 18%
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
3.75 mi · 18%
Lindbergh Boulevard
2.07 mi · 10%
Central School Road
1.04 mi · 5%
Washington Street
1.03 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

South First Capitol Drive

Continue on South First Capitol Drive

6.55 mi · 00h 09m

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 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
18.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Charles
00h 15m from Florissant
Leave By
7:26 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Florissant and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cottleville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

Saint Charles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Florissant and 10.5 miles from Cottleville.

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

The direct path is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 $2.79 one way or $5.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Florissant and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cottleville.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Charles

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Saint Charles and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 14.5 mi away

City Hall Park

Dardenne Prairie , MO
Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368
Rating 4.8/5 294 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Jennings City Hall
Meeting point 12.8 mi away

Jennings City Hall

Jennings , MO
2120 Hord Ave, Jennings, MO 63136
Rating 4.3/5 26 reviews City Hall
Ferguson Finance Director
Nearby stop 9.9 mi away

Ferguson Finance Director

Ferguson , MO
110 Church St, Ferguson, MO 63135
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Charles.

RAIL

Kirkwood

23 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

30 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

33 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 Florissant and Cottleville. Straight-line distance: 18.1 mi (29.13 km).

Florissant

#1 Florissant

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Cottleville

City in Saint Charles County, Missouri, United States

Population5,925
Coordinates38.7461600, -90.6540100
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Start: Florissant (-90.32261, 38.78922)
End: Cottleville (-90.65401, 38.74616)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.74 gal
2.8 L · about $2.79
Round trip
$5.58
1.48 gal · 5.6 L
Estimated CO2
6.6 kg one way
Round trip: 13.2 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.79 $5.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.15 $6.29
Premium $4.65 $3.44 $6.89
Diesel $5.30 $3.92 $7.85

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 Florissant and Cottleville. The current time is 07:29:41.

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.