How far is Florissant, MO from Kirkwood, MO?
The driving distance from Florissant, MO to Kirkwood, MO is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (24 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Florissant and Kirkwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florissant and Kirkwood.
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Start on North New Florissant Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · North New Florissant Road
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Turn right onto Dunn Road
1088 ft · 29 sec · Dunn Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 270 West
1267 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
2574 ft · 37 sec · Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 170 South: Clayton
2751 ft · 47 sec
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Continue on Inner Belt Expressway
10.5 mi · 13 min · Inner Belt Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, US 40 West: Wentzville
1774 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Daniel Boone Expressway
3 mi · 4 min · Daniel Boone Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 67, US 61: Lindbergh Boulevard, Lewis-Clark Trail
1274 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 67 South, US 61 South: Lindbergh Boulevard
153 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight right onto South Lindbergh Boulevard
2.2 mi · 4 min · South Lindbergh Boulevard
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Continue on North Kirkwood Road
1.4 mi · 4 min · North Kirkwood Road
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Turn right onto West Adams Avenue
40 m · 3 sec · West Adams Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Adams Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Florissant and Kirkwood.
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.
Inner Belt Expressway
Continue on Inner Belt Expressway
10.5 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Florissant and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Kirkwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Florissant to Kirkwood?
The road trip is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Olivette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.2 miles from Florissant and 10.2 miles from Kirkwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.9 miles (24 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.72 one way or $5.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Florissant and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Kirkwood.
Stop Ideas Near Olivette
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Olivette.
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Alton
Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Florissant and Kirkwood. Straight-line distance: 14.93 mi (24.02 km).
#1 Florissant
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 50,795 |
| Coordinates | 38.7892200, -90.3226100 |
| Altitude | 175 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kirkwood
Suburb of St.
| Population | 27,866 |
| Coordinates | 38.5833900, -90.4067800 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kirkwood (-90.40678, 38.58339)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.72 | $5.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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