How far is Northwoods, MO from Florissant, MO?
The driving distance from Northwoods, MO to Florissant, MO is about 9.3 miles (15 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.2 miles (10 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m 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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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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Northwoods and Florissant.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northwoods and Florissant.
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Start on Nelson Drive
128 m · 24 sec · Nelson Drive
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Turn left onto Roland Boulevard
1715 ft · 1 min · Roland Boulevard
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Turn right onto Lucas-Hunt Road
1570 ft · 43 sec · Lucas-Hunt Road
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Take the ramp left
849 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 59 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward MO N
1105 ft · 21 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward MO N: Florissant Road, University Boulevard
855 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MO N
137 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto South Florissant Road
3.6 mi · 8 min · South Florissant Road
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Continue on South New Florissant Road
1.4 mi · 3 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 Northwoods 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.
South Florissant Road
Turn straight onto South Florissant Road
3.56 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Sunny leaving Northwoods and Sunny near Florissant.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Northwoods to Florissant?
The road trip is about 9.3 miles (15 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?
Ferguson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.5 miles from Northwoods and 5.8 miles from Florissant.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.2 miles (10 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 8:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.24 one way or $2.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Northwoods and Sunny near Florissant.
Stop Ideas Near Ferguson
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 Ferguson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Northwoods and Florissant. Straight-line distance: 6.24 mi (10.04 km).
#1 Northwoods
City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 4,061 |
| Coordinates | 38.7042200, -90.2834500 |
| Altitude | 170 |
| 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: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.24 | $2.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.40 | $2.81 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.54 | $3.07 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.75 | $3.50 |
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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