How far is Imperial, MO from Florissant, MO?

The driving distance from Imperial, MO to Florissant, MO is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.26 mi
00h 41m
Flight
29.14 mi
46.89 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.14 mi
Kilometers
46.89 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.26 mi
Kilometers
63.18 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florissant
Wed, May 13, 10:55 AM CDT
Return by in Imperial
Wed, May 13, 11:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Imperial
2026-05-13T10:13
Arrive Florissant
Wed, May 13, 10:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Imperial
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Des Peres
MO

City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States

From Imperial
19.2 mi
00h 20m
To Florissant
20.1 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, May 13 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on White Street

    126 m · 24 sec · White Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Old State Road

    85 m · 14 sec · Old State Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Imperial Main Street

    114 m · 7 sec · Imperial Main Street

  4. 4

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

    1304 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    8 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Rosa Parks Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  7. 7

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

    1279 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

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

    118 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on I 270 West

    1.2 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    24.4 mi · 31 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67

    1565 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Lindbergh Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Lindbergh Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North New Florissant Road

    26 m · 1 sec · North New Florissant Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North New Florissant Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Imperial 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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 270 West
25.5 mi · 65%
I 55 North
8.27 mi · 21%
North Lindbergh Boulevard
1.75 mi · 4%
Rosa Parks Highway
1.33 mi · 3%
West Washington Street
1.04 mi · 3%
US 67
0.3 mi · 1%
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 short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
29.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Des Peres
00h 20m from Imperial
Leave By
7:06 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Imperial and Mostly Clear near Florissant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Des Peres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.2 miles from Imperial and 20.1 miles from Florissant.

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

The direct path is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 7:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.20 one way or $10.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Des Peres

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

3 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

20 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

43 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

51 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Imperial and Florissant. Straight-line distance: 29.14 mi (46.89 km).

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#1 Imperial

Imperial is a place in Missouri, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.3697800, -90.3784500
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Florissant

#2 Florissant

The most populous city in St.

Population50,795
Coordinates38.7892200, -90.3226100
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Start: White Street (-90.378433, 38.369884)
End: North New Florissant Road (-90.32261, 38.78922)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.24 L · about $5.20
Round trip
$10.41
2.76 gal · 10.48 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.20 $10.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.87 $11.74
Premium $4.65 $6.42 $12.85
Diesel $5.30 $7.32 $14.64

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Imperial and Florissant. The current time is 10:13:58.

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.