How far is Moscow Mills, MO from Florissant, MO?

The driving distance from Moscow Mills, MO to Florissant, MO is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
42.95 mi
00h 48m
Flight
33.86 mi
54.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.86 mi
Kilometers
54.5 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.95 mi
Kilometers
69.12 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florissant
Sun, Apr 19, 12:24 AM CDT
Return by in Moscow Mills
Sun, Apr 19, 1:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moscow Mills
2026-04-18T23:36
Arrive Florissant
Sun, Apr 19, 12:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moscow Mills
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
O'Fallon
MO

The most populous city in St.

From Moscow Mills
21.3 mi
00h 24m
To Florissant
21.7 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Moscow Mills and Florissant.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.1 km · 2 min

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 61 South: Wentzville

    1348 ft · 19 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    11.5 mi · 14 min · Avenue of the Saints

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left toward I 70 East: Saint Louis

    2705 ft · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    21.2 mi · 26 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis

    872 ft · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    2556 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    1270 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    988 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 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 Moscow Mills 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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
21.2 mi · 49%
Avenue of the Saints
11.5 mi · 27%
I 270 North
5.16 mi · 12%
North Lindbergh Boulevard
1.75 mi · 4%
West Washington Street
1.04 mi · 2%
I 70 East
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

21.2 mi · 00h 26m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
33.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
O'Fallon
00h 24m from Moscow Mills
Leave By
4:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Moscow Mills 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 Moscow Mills to Florissant?

The road trip is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

O'Fallon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from Moscow Mills and 21.7 miles from Florissant.

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

The direct path is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.73 one way or $11.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Moscow Mills and Chance Rain Showers near Florissant.

Stop Ideas Near O'Fallon

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around O'Fallon and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 5.1 mi away

City Hall Park

Dardenne Prairie , MO
Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368
Rating 4.8/5 294 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
City of O'Fallon
Meeting point 1.6 mi away

City of O'Fallon

O'Fallon , MO
100 N Main St, O'Fallon, MO 63366
Rating 3.3/5 22 reviews City Hall,Water utility company
Swingley Ridge @ Chesterfield City Hall SB
Nearby stop 11.3 mi away

Swingley Ridge @ Chesterfield City Hall SB

Chesterfield , MO
Chesterfield, MO 63017
Bus stop

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to O'Fallon.

RAIL

Kirkwood

36 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Washington

39 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

48 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

50 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moscow Mills and Florissant. Straight-line distance: 33.86 mi (54.5 km).

Moscow Mills

#1 Moscow Mills

City in Lincoln County, Missouri, United States

Population3,652
Coordinates38.9478300, -90.9181900
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Florissant

#2 Florissant

The most populous city in St.

Population50,795
Coordinates38.7892200, -90.3226100
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Start: State Highway C (-90.918273, 38.947872)
End: North New Florissant Road (-90.32261, 38.78922)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.52 gal
5.74 L · about $5.73
Round trip
$11.46
3.04 gal · 11.48 L
Estimated CO2
13.5 kg one way
Round trip: 27 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.73 $11.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.46 $12.93
Premium $4.65 $7.07 $14.15
Diesel $5.30 $8.06 $16.12

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 Moscow Mills and Florissant. The current time is 23:36:31.

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.