How far is Florissant, MO from Eureka, MO?

The driving distance from Florissant, MO to Eureka, MO is about 104.7 miles (168.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83 miles (133.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m 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
104.73 mi
02h 10m
Flight
83.03 mi
133.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.03 mi
Kilometers
133.63 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.73 mi
Kilometers
168.55 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eureka
Fri, Apr 17, 9:04 AM CDT
Return by in Florissant
Fri, Apr 17, 11:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florissant
2026-04-17T06:54
Arrive Eureka
Fri, Apr 17, 9:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:10 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
Crystal City
MO

City in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States

From Florissant
52.4 mi
01h 05m
To Eureka
52.4 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph S
Destination
85°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    57.5 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MO M: Brewer

    1069 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Kingshighway Street

    41 m · 2 sec · South Kingshighway Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto South Kingshighway Street

    7.1 mi · 11 min · South Kingshighway Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    2.5 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
57.5 mi · 55%
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
24.3 mi · 23%
South Kingshighway Street
7.16 mi · 7%
Lindbergh Boulevard
2.07 mi · 2%
Rosa Parks Highway
1.51 mi · 1%
Washington Street
1.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

57.5 mi · 01h 02m

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
02h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.7 mi
83 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crystal City
01h 05m from Florissant
Leave By
2:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Florissant and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Eureka.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 104.7 miles (168.5 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Crystal City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.4 miles from Florissant and 52.4 miles from Eureka.

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

The direct path is about 83 miles (133.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 2:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.95 one way or $27.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Florissant and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Eureka.

Stop Ideas Near Crystal City

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

40 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

47 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Washington

67 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Alton

79 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florissant and Eureka. Straight-line distance: 83.03 mi (133.63 km).

Florissant

#1 Florissant

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Eureka

City located in St.

Population11,323
Coordinates37.6789400, -89.7370500
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Florissant (-90.32261, 38.78922)
End: Eureka (-89.73705, 37.67894)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.7 gal
13.99 L · about $13.95
Round trip
$27.91
7.4 gal · 27.98 L
Estimated CO2
32.9 kg one way
Round trip: 65.8 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.95 $27.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.74 $31.47
Premium $4.65 $17.22 $34.44
Diesel $5.30 $19.62 $39.25

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Florissant and Eureka. The current time is 06:54:14.

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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.