How far is Glendale, MO from Florissant, MO?

The driving distance from Glendale, MO to Florissant, MO is about 208.8 miles (336 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.9 miles (267 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
208.81 mi
03h 21m
Flight
165.92 mi
267.03 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.92 mi
Kilometers
267.03 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
208.81 mi
Kilometers
336.04 km
Drive Time
03h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florissant
Sun, Apr 19, 5:17 AM CDT
Return by in Glendale
Sun, Apr 19, 8:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glendale
2026-04-19T01:55
Arrive Florissant
Sun, Apr 19, 5:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Glendale
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Longtown
MO

Village in the United States

From Glendale
104 mi
01h 40m
To Florissant
104.8 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2310 ft · 1 min

  2. 2

    Continue on County Road 282

    1 mi · 4 min · County Road 282

  3. 3

    Turn left onto County Road 281

    1.7 mi · 7 min · County Road 281

  4. 4

    Continue on County Road 277

    1.1 mi · 4 min · County Road 277

  5. 5

    Turn right

    9.8 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 55 North: Sikeston

    1007 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    60.5 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    101.5 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Rosa Parks Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 West, I 255 East: Kansas City, Chicago

    1279 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 West: Kansas City

    118 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on I 270 West

    1.2 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    24.4 mi · 31 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67

    1565 ft · 45 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Lindbergh Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Lindbergh Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North New Florissant Road

    26 m · 1 sec · North New Florissant Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North New Florissant Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
162 mi · 78%
I 270 West
25.5 mi · 12%
North Lindbergh Boulevard
1.75 mi · 1%
County Road 281
1.73 mi · 1%
Rosa Parks Highway
1.33 mi · 1%
County Road 277
1.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Keep slight left

102 mi · 01h 49m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.9 mi
165.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Longtown
01h 40m from Glendale
Leave By
10:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Glendale and Sunny near Florissant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 208.8 miles (336 km) and usually takes 03h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Longtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104 miles from Glendale and 104.8 miles from Florissant.

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

The direct path is about 165.9 miles (267 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.79 one way or $55.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Glendale and Sunny near Florissant.

Stop Ideas Near Longtown

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

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

RAIL

Carbondale station

49 mi away
401 South Illinois St.
RAIL

Du Quoin

60 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.
BUS

Marion, IL

73 mi away
2100 West Main Street
BUS

Vienna, IL

82 mi away
504 West Vine Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glendale and Florissant. Straight-line distance: 165.92 mi (267.03 km).

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#1 Glendale

City in Missouri

Population5,863
Coordinates36.4106200, -89.9056400
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Florissant

#2 Florissant

The most populous city in St.

Population50,795
Coordinates38.7892200, -90.3226100
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Start: (-89.905689, 36.410506)
End: North New Florissant Road (-90.32261, 38.78922)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 336 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.37 gal
27.89 L · about $27.79
Round trip
$55.58
14.74 gal · 55.78 L
Estimated CO2
65.5 kg one way
Round trip: 131 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.79 $55.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.34 $62.69
Premium $4.65 $34.30 $68.60
Diesel $5.30 $39.09 $78.18

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Glendale and Florissant. The current time is 01:55:34.

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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.