How far is Florissant, MO from Union, MO?

The driving distance from Florissant, MO to Union, MO is about 55.1 miles (88.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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
55.08 mi
01h 14m
Flight
43.82 mi
70.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.82 mi
Kilometers
70.52 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.08 mi
Kilometers
88.64 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Union
Thu, Apr 23, 4:26 AM CDT
Return by in Florissant
Thu, Apr 23, 5:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florissant
2026-04-23T03:12
Arrive Union
Thu, Apr 23, 4:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:00 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
Sherman
MO

Unincorporated community in St.

From Florissant
27.5 mi
00h 37m
To Union
27.6 mi
00h 37m

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

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.1 mi · 20 min · Rosemary Straub Davison Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Dougherty Ferry Road

    1331 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Dougherty Ferry Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Dougherty Ferry Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Forest Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Forest Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    32 m · 3 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Highway Drive

    748 ft · 14 sec · North Highway Drive

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight toward I 44 West, US 50 West: Rolla

    936 ft · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

    24.9 mi · 28 min · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50 West: Union, Jefferson City

    1271 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Turn right

    157 m · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1641 ft · 50 sec · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North McKinley Avenue

    75 m · 7 sec · North McKinley Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on North McKinley Avenue

    119 m · 15 sec · North McKinley Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on East State Street

    159 m · 27 sec · East State Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Church Street

    984 ft · 39 sec · North Church Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Park Avenue

    900 ft · 31 sec · East Park Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left

    19 m · 5 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
24.9 mi · 45%
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
16.1 mi · 29%
US 50 West
5.07 mi · 9%
Dougherty Ferry Road
2.78 mi · 5%
Lindbergh Boulevard
2.07 mi · 4%
Washington Street
1.03 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

Merge slight left onto Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

24.9 mi · 00h 28m

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
01h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
43.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sherman
00h 37m from Florissant
Leave By
4:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Florissant and Mostly Sunny near Union.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.1 miles (88.6 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Sherman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Florissant and 27.6 miles from Union.

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

The direct path is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 4:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.32 one way or $14.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sherman

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

17 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

35 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Washington

37 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Alton

57 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florissant and Union. Straight-line distance: 43.82 mi (70.52 km).

Florissant

#1 Florissant

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Union

City in and county seat of Franklin County, Missouri, United States

Population12,094
Coordinates38.4500500, -91.0084800
Altitude162
CountryUnited States
Start: Florissant (-90.32261, 38.78922)
End: Union (-91.00848, 38.45005)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.94 gal
7.36 L · about $7.32
Round trip
$14.63
3.88 gal · 14.72 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.5 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.32 $14.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.25 $16.50
Premium $4.65 $9.03 $18.06
Diesel $5.30 $10.29 $20.58

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 Union. The current time is 03:12:22.

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.