How far is Herculaneum, MO from Florissant, MO?

The driving distance from Herculaneum, MO to Florissant, MO is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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
47.29 mi
00h 50m
Flight
36.12 mi
58.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.12 mi
Kilometers
58.13 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.29 mi
Kilometers
76.11 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florissant
Thu, Apr 16, 1:14 PM CDT
Return by in Herculaneum
Thu, Apr 16, 2:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Herculaneum
2026-04-16T12:24
Arrive Florissant
Thu, Apr 16, 1:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Herculaneum
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
Sunset Hills
MO

City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States

From Herculaneum
23.2 mi
00h 25m
To Florissant
24 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Joachim Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · Joachim Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Commercial Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Commercial Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left

    2237 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North: Saint Louis

    1719 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    13.9 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Rosa Parks Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  8. 8

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

    1279 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

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

    118 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on I 270 West

    1.2 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    24.4 mi · 31 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67

    1565 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Lindbergh Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Lindbergh Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North New Florissant Road

    26 m · 1 sec · North New Florissant Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North New Florissant Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Herculaneum 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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 270 West
25.5 mi · 54%
I 55 North
14.2 mi · 30%
North Lindbergh Boulevard
1.75 mi · 4%
Rosa Parks Highway
1.33 mi · 3%
Commercial Boulevard
1.32 mi · 3%
West Washington Street
1.04 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 270 West

Merge slight left

24.4 mi · 00h 31m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
36.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sunset Hills
00h 25m from Herculaneum
Leave By
4:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Herculaneum and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Florissant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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 23.2 miles from Herculaneum and 24 miles from Florissant.

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

The direct path is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 4:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.30 one way or $12.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Herculaneum and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Florissant.

Stop Ideas Near Sunset Hills

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

5 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

20 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

47 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

53 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Herculaneum and Florissant. Straight-line distance: 36.12 mi (58.13 km).

Herculaneum

#1 Herculaneum

Roman town

Population4,261
Coordinates38.2683900, -90.3801200
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Florissant

#2 Florissant

The most populous city in St.

Population50,795
Coordinates38.7892200, -90.3226100
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Start: (-90.380133, 38.268455)
End: North New Florissant Road (-90.32261, 38.78922)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.67 gal
6.32 L · about $6.30
Round trip
$12.60
3.34 gal · 12.64 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.7 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.30 $12.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.10 $14.21
Premium $4.65 $7.77 $15.54
Diesel $5.30 $8.86 $17.72

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Herculaneum and Florissant. The current time is 12:24:27.

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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.