How far is Florissant, MO from Washington, MO?

The driving distance from Florissant, MO to Washington, MO is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.5 miles (65.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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
51.28 mi
01h 16m
Flight
40.48 mi
65.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.48 mi
Kilometers
65.14 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.28 mi
Kilometers
82.52 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Washington
Sat, May 30, 3:15 PM CDT
Return by in Florissant
Sat, May 30, 4:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florissant
2026-05-30T13:59
Arrive Washington
Sat, May 30, 3:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:58 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
Weldon Spring
MO

City in Saint Charles County, Missouri, United States

From Florissant
25.6 mi
00h 38m
To Washington
25.7 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph E
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    657 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto North Outer Road

    1263 ft · 24 sec · North Outer Road

  12. 12

    Continue on North Outer Road

    1566 ft · 30 sec · North Outer Road

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on MO 94 West: Veterans Memorial Parkway

    631 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on South First Capitol Drive

    7.3 mi · 10 min · South First Capitol Drive

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 94 West: Weldon Spring

    3.8 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Turn right

    15.3 mi · 22 min

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East 3rd Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MO 94 West
9.44 mi · 18%
South First Capitol Drive
7.31 mi · 14%
I 70 West
3.86 mi · 8%
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
3.75 mi · 7%
Lindbergh Boulevard
2.07 mi · 4%
Washington Street
1.03 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

15.3 mi · 00h 22m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
40.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weldon Spring
00h 38m from Florissant
Leave By
3:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Florissant and Partly Sunny near Washington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Weldon Spring is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.6 miles from Florissant and 25.7 miles from Washington.

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

The direct path is about 40.5 miles (65.1 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 3:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.83 one way or $13.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Florissant and Partly Sunny near Washington.

Stop Ideas Near Weldon Spring

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 Weldon Spring and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 4.7 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 7.6 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
Swingley Ridge @ Chesterfield City Hall SB
Nearby stop 9.4 mi away

Swingley Ridge @ Chesterfield City Hall SB

Chesterfield , MO
Chesterfield, MO 63017
Bus stop

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Weldon Spring.

RAIL

Kirkwood

29 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Washington

33 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

43 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

53 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florissant and Washington. Straight-line distance: 40.48 mi (65.14 km).

Florissant

#1 Florissant

The most populous city in St.

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

#2 Washington

City in Franklin County, Missouri

Population14,243
Coordinates38.5581100, -91.0120900
Altitude168
CountryUnited States
Start: Florissant (-90.32261, 38.78922)
End: Washington (-91.01209, 38.55811)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.81 gal
6.85 L · about $6.83
Round trip
$13.65
3.62 gal · 13.7 L
Estimated CO2
16.1 kg one way
Round trip: 32.2 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.83 $13.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.70 $15.40
Premium $4.65 $8.42 $16.85
Diesel $5.30 $9.60 $19.20

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Florissant and Washington. The current time is 13:59:11.

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.