How far is Florissant, MO from De Soto, MO?

The driving distance from Florissant, MO to De Soto, MO is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.6 miles (75 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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
58.23 mi
01h 16m
Flight
46.62 mi
75.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.62 mi
Kilometers
75.03 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.23 mi
Kilometers
93.71 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in De Soto
Sun, May 31, 8:41 AM CDT
Return by in Florissant
Sun, May 31, 9:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florissant
2026-05-31T07:25
Arrive De Soto
Sun, May 31, 8:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:56 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
Fenton
MO

Suburb city of St.

From Florissant
29.1 mi
00h 38m
To De Soto
29.1 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Sunday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Florissant and De Soto.

  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

    20.8 mi · 26 min · Rosemary Straub Davison Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 30: Gravois Road

    1580 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on MO 30 West: Fenton

    93 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 141: Fenton, Valley Park

    1188 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    4 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 21 South: Hillsboro

    1043 ft · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    19.8 mi · 23 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2501 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Easton Street

    133 m · 19 sec · Easton Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Easton Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
23.7 mi · 41%
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
20.8 mi · 36%
MO 30 West
2.46 mi · 4%
Lindbergh Boulevard
2.07 mi · 4%
North Main Street
1.36 mi · 2%
Washington Street
1.03 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Rosemary Straub Davison Highway

Merge slight left onto Rosemary Straub Davison Highway

20.8 mi · 00h 26m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
46.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fenton
00h 38m from Florissant
Leave By
3:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Florissant and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near De Soto.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Florissant to De Soto?

The road trip is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Fenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.1 miles from Florissant and 29.1 miles from De Soto.

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

The direct path is about 46.6 miles (75 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.77 one way or $15.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Florissant and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near De Soto.

Stop Ideas Near Fenton

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

8 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

24 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Washington

50 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Alton

51 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florissant and De Soto. Straight-line distance: 46.62 mi (75.03 km).

Florissant

#1 Florissant

The most populous city in St.

Population50,795
Coordinates38.7892200, -90.3226100
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
De Soto

#2 De Soto

City in Jefferson County, Missouri

Population6,340
Coordinates38.1395000, -90.5551300
Altitude160
CountryUnited States
Start: Florissant (-90.32261, 38.78922)
End: De Soto (-90.55513, 38.1395)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.06 gal
7.78 L · about $7.77
Round trip
$15.54
4.12 gal · 15.56 L
Estimated CO2
18.3 kg one way
Round trip: 36.6 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.77 $15.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.76 $17.52
Premium $4.65 $9.59 $19.17
Diesel $5.30 $10.93 $21.85

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Florissant and De Soto. The current time is 07:25:00.

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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.