How far is Florissant, MO from Herculaneum, MO?

The driving distance from Florissant, MO to Herculaneum, MO is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
46.31 mi
01h 00m
Flight
36.12 mi
58.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.12 mi
Kilometers
58.13 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.31 mi
Kilometers
74.53 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Herculaneum
Thu, Apr 16, 2:54 PM CDT
Return by in Florissant
Thu, Apr 16, 3:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florissant
2026-04-16T13:54
Arrive Herculaneum
Thu, Apr 16, 2:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:30 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
Sunset Hills
MO

City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States

From Florissant
23.2 mi
00h 30m
To Herculaneum
23.1 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12 mi · 13 min · Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MO Z: Pevely

    1544 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    2864 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Commercial Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Commercial Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Joachim Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · Joachim Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left

    17 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
24.3 mi · 52%
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
12 mi · 26%
Lindbergh Boulevard
2.07 mi · 4%
Rosa Parks Highway
1.51 mi · 3%
Commercial Boulevard
1.32 mi · 3%
Washington Street
1.03 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Rosemary Straub Davison Highway

Merge slight left onto Rosemary Straub Davison Highway

24.3 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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
36.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sunset Hills
00h 30m from Florissant
Leave By
4:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Florissant and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Herculaneum.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Sunset Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from Florissant and 23.1 miles from Herculaneum.

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

The direct path is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 4:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.18 one way or $12.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sunset Hills

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

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

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Kirkwood

5 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

20 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

47 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 Herculaneum. Straight-line distance: 36.12 mi (58.13 km).

Florissant

#1 Florissant

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Herculaneum

Roman town

Population4,261
Coordinates38.2683900, -90.3801200
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Start: Florissant (-90.32261, 38.78922)
End: Herculaneum (-90.38012, 38.26839)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.64 gal
6.19 L · about $6.18
Round trip
$12.37
3.28 gal · 12.38 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.18 $12.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.97 $13.95
Premium $4.65 $7.63 $15.27
Diesel $5.30 $8.70 $17.40

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Florissant and Herculaneum. The current time is 13:54:31.

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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.