How far is Florissant, MO from Riverside, MO?
The driving distance from Florissant, MO to Riverside, MO is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.9 miles (56.1 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Florissant and Riverside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florissant and Riverside.
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Start on North New Florissant Road
26 m · 6 sec · North New Florissant Road
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1 mi · 2 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Lindbergh Boulevard
1.7 mi · 3 min · Lindbergh Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right
1912 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
24.3 mi · 30 min · Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road
1911 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Memphis
2031 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Rosa Parks Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway
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Continue on Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway
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Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
12 mi · 13 min · Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO Z: Pevely
1544 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left
2864 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Commercial Boulevard
3270 ft · 1 min · Commercial Boulevard
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Turn left onto Dow Industrial Drive
2904 ft · 2 min · Dow Industrial Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Riverside Drive
666 ft · 29 sec · Riverside Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · River
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Florissant and Riverside.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Florissant and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Riverside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Florissant to Riverside?
The road trip is about 45.7 miles (73.5 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 22.9 miles from Florissant and 22.8 miles from Riverside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 $6.07 one way or $12.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Florissant and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Riverside.
Stop Ideas Near Sunset Hills
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 Sunset Hills.
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Alton
Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Florissant and Riverside. Straight-line distance: 34.86 mi (56.1 km).
#1 Florissant
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 50,795 |
| Coordinates | 38.7892200, -90.3226100 |
| Altitude | 175 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Riverside
City in Platte County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 3,528 |
| Coordinates | 38.2867200, -90.3801200 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
End: Riverside (-90.38012, 38.28672)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.85 | $13.69 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.49 | $14.99 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.54 | $17.08 |
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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