How far is Florissant, MO from High Ridge, MO?

The driving distance from Florissant, MO to High Ridge, MO is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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
33.72 mi
00h 47m
Flight
25.58 mi
41.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.58 mi
Kilometers
41.16 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.72 mi
Kilometers
54.26 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in High Ridge
Sat, Apr 18, 7:57 AM CDT
Return by in Florissant
Sat, Apr 18, 8:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florissant
2026-04-18T07:10
Arrive High Ridge
Sat, Apr 18, 7:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:56 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
Country Life Acres
MO

Human settlement in St.

From Florissant
16.8 mi
00h 23m
To High Ridge
16.8 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 mph NW
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Florissant and High Ridge.

  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

    8.6 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward High Ridge Boulevard

    45 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto High Ridge Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · High Ridge Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right

    59 m · 19 sec

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left

    46 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
20.8 mi · 62%
MO 30 West
8.61 mi · 26%
Lindbergh Boulevard
2.07 mi · 6%
Washington Street
1.03 mi · 3%
High Ridge Boulevard
0.79 mi · 2%
MO 30
0.3 mi · 1%
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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
25.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Country Life Acres
00h 23m from Florissant
Leave By
4:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Florissant and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near High Ridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Florissant to High Ridge?

The road trip is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Country Life Acres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Florissant and 16.8 miles from High Ridge.

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

The direct path is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 4:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.49 one way or $8.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Florissant and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near High Ridge.

Stop Ideas Near Country Life Acres

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Country Life Acres, 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 Country Life Acres.

RAIL

Kirkwood

6 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

22 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

42 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

49 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florissant and High Ridge. Straight-line distance: 25.58 mi (41.16 km).

Florissant

#1 Florissant

The most populous city in St.

Population50,795
Coordinates38.7892200, -90.3226100
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
High Ridge

#2 High Ridge

Census designated place

Population4,305
Coordinates38.4589400, -90.5365100
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: Florissant (-90.32261, 38.78922)
End: High Ridge (-90.53651, 38.45894)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.5 L · about $4.49
Round trip
$8.97
2.38 gal · 9 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.49 $8.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.06 $10.12
Premium $4.65 $5.54 $11.08
Diesel $5.30 $6.31 $12.62

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Florissant and High Ridge. The current time is 07:10:06.

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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.