How far is Florissant, MO from Lake Saint Louis, MO?

The driving distance from Florissant, MO to Lake Saint Louis, MO is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.45 mi
00h 40m
Flight
24.94 mi
40.14 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.94 mi
Kilometers
40.14 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.45 mi
Kilometers
45.78 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Saint Louis
Sun, Apr 19, 10:31 PM CDT
Return by in Florissant
Sun, Apr 19, 11:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florissant
2026-04-19T21:51
Arrive Lake Saint Louis
Sun, Apr 19, 10:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Florissant
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Saint Charles
MO

A city in St.

From Florissant
14.2 mi
00h 20m
To Lake Saint Louis
14.2 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph W
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Florissant and Lake Saint Louis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Florissant and Lake Saint Louis.

  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

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Rosemary Straub Davison Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City

    1492 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City

    2478 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Kansas City

    2439 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    18.2 mi · 23 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Lake Saint Louis Boulevard

    878 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Lake Saint Louis Boulevard

    132 m · 12 sec · Lake Saint Louis Boulevard

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Veterans Memorial Parkway

    26 m · 2 sec · Veterans Memorial Parkway

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Memorial Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Veterans Memorial Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto De Loire Drive

    1517 ft · 1 min · De Loire Drive

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Savoy Drive

    2289 ft · 1 min · Savoy Drive

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Savoy Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Florissant and Lake Saint Louis.

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
18.6 mi · 66%
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
3.75 mi · 13%
Lindbergh Boulevard
2.07 mi · 7%
Veterans Memorial Parkway
1.23 mi · 4%
Washington Street
1.03 mi · 4%
I 70
0.75 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight left

18.2 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
24.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Charles
00h 20m from Florissant
Leave By
7:10 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Florissant and Sunny near Lake Saint Louis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Florissant to Lake Saint Louis?

The road trip is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Saint Charles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Florissant and 14.2 miles from Lake Saint Louis.

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

The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.77 one way or $7.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Florissant and Sunny near Lake Saint Louis.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Charles

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Saint Charles and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 11.3 mi away

City Hall Park

Dardenne Prairie , MO
Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368
Rating 4.8/5 294 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
City of O'Fallon
Meeting point 8.3 mi away

City of O'Fallon

O'Fallon , MO
100 N Main St, O'Fallon, MO 63366
Rating 3.3/5 22 reviews City Hall,Water utility company
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13 mi away

Vinita Park City Hall

St. Louis , MO
8374 Midland Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63114
Rating 3.4/5 5 reviews Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Charles.

RAIL

Kirkwood

23 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

30 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

33 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

52 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florissant and Lake Saint Louis. Straight-line distance: 24.94 mi (40.14 km).

Florissant

#1 Florissant

The most populous city in St.

Population50,795
Coordinates38.7892200, -90.3226100
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Lake Saint Louis

#2 Lake Saint Louis

City in Saint Charles County, Missouri, United States

Population17,186
Coordinates38.7975500, -90.7856800
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Start: Florissant (-90.32261, 38.78922)
End: Lake Saint Louis (-90.78568, 38.79755)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1 gal
3.8 L · about $3.77
Round trip
$7.54
2 gal · 7.6 L
Estimated CO2
8.9 kg one way
Round trip: 17.8 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.77 $7.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.25 $8.51
Premium $4.65 $4.65 $9.31
Diesel $5.30 $5.30 $10.61

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Florissant and Lake Saint Louis. The current time is 21:51:26.

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.