How far is Kirkwood, MO from Florissant, MO?
The driving distance from Kirkwood, MO to Florissant, MO is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (24 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kirkwood and Florissant.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kirkwood and Florissant.
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Start on West Adams Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · West Adams Avenue
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Continue on West Lockwood Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · West Lockwood Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Berry Road
121 m · 8 sec · North Berry Road
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Turn right onto West Lockwood Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Lockwood Avenue
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Turn left onto North Elm Avenue
2193 ft · 44 sec · North Elm Avenue
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Turn right onto East Kirkham Avenue
2805 ft · 56 sec · East Kirkham Avenue
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Continue on South Brentwood Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Brentwood Boulevard
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Turn right onto Eager Road
1022 ft · 33 sec · Eager Road
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Turn left onto I 170 North
2291 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight right onto Inner Belt Expressway
9.3 mi · 12 min · Inner Belt Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward North Hanley Road
952 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto North Hanley Road
1 mi · 2 min · North Hanley Road
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Continue on Graham Road
2820 ft · 1 min · Graham Road
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Turn right onto West Saint Anthony Lane
1.1 km · 2 min · West Saint Anthony Lane
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Turn left onto South New Florissant Road
3230 ft · 1 min · South 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 Kirkwood 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.
Inner Belt Expressway
Merge slight right onto Inner Belt Expressway
9.35 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kirkwood and Scattered 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 Kirkwood to Florissant?
The road trip is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Olivette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Kirkwood and 11.1 miles from Florissant.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.9 miles (24 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.72 one way or $5.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Kirkwood and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Florissant.
Stop Ideas Near Olivette
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 Olivette.
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Alton
Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kirkwood and Florissant. Straight-line distance: 14.93 mi (24.02 km).
#1 Kirkwood
Suburb of St.
| Population | 27,866 |
| Coordinates | 38.5833900, -90.4067800 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| 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: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.72 | $5.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
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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