How far is Florissant, MO from Flat River, MO?

The driving distance from Florissant, MO to Flat River, MO is about 79.9 miles (128.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.7 miles (105.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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
79.91 mi
01h 38m
Flight
65.74 mi
105.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.74 mi
Kilometers
105.8 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.91 mi
Kilometers
128.61 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flat River
Wed, May 13, 8:34 PM CDT
Return by in Florissant
Wed, May 13, 10:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florissant
2026-05-13T18:56
Arrive Flat River
Wed, May 13, 8:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:14 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
Barnhart
MO

Census designated place

From Florissant
40 mi
00h 49m
To Flat River
40 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, May 13 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, May 13 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Florissant and Flat River.

  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

    18.3 mi · 20 min · Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67 South: Farmington, Poplar Bluff

    914 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    729 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    9 m · 1 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    26.4 mi · 30 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67 Business, MO 8: Desloge, Park Hills

    836 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    107 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Desloge Drive

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Desloge Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on Taylor Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Taylor Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Coffman Street

    116 m · 14 sec · Coffman Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1420 ft · 32 sec · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Crane Street

    93 m · 8 sec · Crane Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Crane Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 67 South
26.7 mi · 33%
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
24.3 mi · 30%
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
18.3 mi · 23%
Lindbergh Boulevard
2.07 mi · 3%
North Desloge Drive
1.92 mi · 2%
Rosa Parks Highway
1.51 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 67 South

Exit the roundabout

26.4 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
01h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
65.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Barnhart
00h 49m from Florissant
Leave By
3:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Florissant and Partly Cloudy near Flat River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Florissant to Flat River?

The road trip is about 79.9 miles (128.6 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Barnhart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40 miles from Florissant and 40 miles from Flat River.

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

The direct path is about 65.7 miles (105.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 3:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.63 one way or $21.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Florissant and Partly Cloudy near Flat River.

Stop Ideas Near Barnhart

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

26 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

35 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Washington

59 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Alton

66 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florissant and Flat River. Straight-line distance: 65.74 mi (105.8 km).

Florissant

#1 Florissant

The most populous city in St.

Population50,795
Coordinates38.7892200, -90.3226100
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Flat River

#2 Flat River

River in Michigan, United States of America

Population5,157
Coordinates37.8500500, -90.5167900
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Start: Florissant (-90.32261, 38.78922)
End: Flat River (-90.51679, 37.85005)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.82 gal
10.67 L · about $10.63
Round trip
$21.27
5.64 gal · 21.34 L
Estimated CO2
25.1 kg one way
Round trip: 50.1 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.63 $21.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.99 $23.99
Premium $4.65 $13.12 $26.25
Diesel $5.30 $14.96 $29.91

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Florissant and Flat River. The current time is 18:56:16.

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.