How far is High Ridge, MO from Florissant, MO?
The driving distance from High Ridge, MO to Florissant, MO is about 34.8 miles (56 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between High Ridge and Florissant.
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Start on the route
36 m · 11 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto High Ridge Boulevard
1262 ft · 45 sec · High Ridge Boulevard
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Turn left
835 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left
9.4 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit left toward I 270 North
2202 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
21 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 67
1565 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto North Lindbergh Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Lindbergh Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Washington Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street
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Turn left onto North New Florissant Road
26 m · 1 sec · North New Florissant Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North New Florissant Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between High Ridge and Florissant.
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.
I 270 North
Merge slight left
21 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
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A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving High Ridge and Chance Rain Showers near Florissant.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from High Ridge to Florissant?
The road trip is about 34.8 miles (56 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Country Life Acres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.2 miles from High Ridge and 17.6 miles from Florissant.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.64 one way or $9.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around High Ridge and Chance Rain Showers near Florissant.
Stop Ideas Near Country Life Acres
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 Country Life Acres.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between High Ridge and Florissant. Straight-line distance: 25.58 mi (41.16 km).
#1 High Ridge
Census designated place
| Population | 4,305 |
| Coordinates | 38.4589400, -90.5365100 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Florissant
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 50,795 |
| Coordinates | 38.7892200, -90.3226100 |
| Altitude | 175 |
| Country | United States |
End: North New Florissant Road (-90.32261, 38.78922)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.64 | $9.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.23 | $10.46 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.72 | $11.45 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.52 | $13.05 |
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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