How far is Florissant, MO from Lemay, MO?

The driving distance from Florissant, MO to Lemay, MO is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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
23.83 mi
00h 38m
Flight
17.83 mi
28.69 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.83 mi
Kilometers
28.69 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.83 mi
Kilometers
38.35 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lemay
Thu, Apr 23, 11:14 AM CDT
Return by in Florissant
Thu, Apr 23, 11:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florissant
2026-04-23T10:36
Arrive Lemay
Thu, Apr 23, 11:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Florissant
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Clayton
MO

Inner-ring suburb of St.

From Florissant
11.9 mi
00h 19m
To Lemay
11.9 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North New Florissant Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North New Florissant Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Dunn Road

    1088 ft · 29 sec · Dunn Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 270 West

    1267 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Rosemary Straub Davison Highway

    2574 ft · 37 sec · Rosemary Straub Davison Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 170 South: Clayton

    2751 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Inner Belt Expressway

    10.5 mi · 13 min · Inner Belt Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis

    2901 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Daniel Boone Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Daniel Boone Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward McCausland Avenue

    1052 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto McCausland Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · McCausland Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Ellendale Avenue

    2852 ft · 56 sec · Ellendale Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Wellington Avenue

    1740 ft · 35 sec · Wellington Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Wabash Avenue

    1709 ft · 34 sec · Wabash Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Lansdowne Avenue

    651 ft · 25 sec · Lansdowne Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto River Des Peres Boulevard

    3.2 mi · 6 min · River Des Peres Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Carondelet Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Carondelet Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on River City Boulevard

    3065 ft · 2 min · River City Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Lemay Ferry Road

    682 ft · 26 sec · Lemay Ferry Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Military Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Military Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Gentry Avenue

    827 ft · 24 sec · Gentry Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Placid Avenue

    106 m · 17 sec · Placid Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Rembold Avenue

    61 m · 9 sec · Rembold Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rembold Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
96.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Inner Belt Expressway
10.5 mi · 44%
River Des Peres Boulevard
3.18 mi · 13%
McCausland Avenue
1.71 mi · 7%
Daniel Boone Expressway
1.43 mi · 6%
North New Florissant Road
1.16 mi · 5%
Carondelet Boulevard
0.84 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
17.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clayton
00h 19m from Florissant
Leave By
7:12 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Florissant and Sunny near Lemay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Clayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Florissant and 11.9 miles from Lemay.

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

The direct path is about 17.8 miles (28.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.17 one way or $6.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Florissant and Sunny near Lemay.

Stop Ideas Near Clayton

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

10 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

10 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

33 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

61 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florissant and Lemay. Straight-line distance: 17.83 mi (28.69 km).

Florissant

#1 Florissant

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Lemay

Census designated place

Population16,645
Coordinates38.5333900, -90.2792800
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
Start: Florissant (-90.32261, 38.78922)
End: Lemay (-90.27928, 38.53339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.84 gal
3.18 L · about $3.17
Round trip
$6.34
1.68 gal · 6.36 L
Estimated CO2
7.5 kg one way
Round trip: 14.9 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.17 $6.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.57 $7.15
Premium $4.65 $3.91 $7.82
Diesel $5.30 $4.46 $8.91

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Florissant and Lemay. The current time is 10:36:08.

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.