How far is Pacific, MO from Florissant, MO?

The driving distance from Pacific, MO to Florissant, MO is about 42.3 miles (68 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31 miles (49.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42.23 mi
00h 45m
Flight
31.01 mi
49.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.01 mi
Kilometers
49.91 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.23 mi
Kilometers
67.97 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florissant
Thu, Apr 23, 8:24 AM CDT
Return by in Pacific
Thu, Apr 23, 9:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pacific
2026-04-23T07:38
Arrive Florissant
Thu, Apr 23, 8:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pacific
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
Kirkwood
MO

Suburb of St.

From Pacific
20.8 mi
00h 22m
To Florissant
21.5 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph S
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 1st Street

    764 ft · 30 sec · South 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Osage Street

    4.8 mi · 8 min · East Osage Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 44 East: Saint Louis

    832 ft · 20 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

    13.7 mi · 16 min · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

  5. 5

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

    871 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    551 ft · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    2638 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    18.8 mi · 24 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67

    1565 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Lindbergh Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Lindbergh Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North New Florissant Road

    26 m · 1 sec · North New Florissant Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North New Florissant Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pacific and Florissant.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 270 North
19.4 mi · 46%
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
13.7 mi · 32%
East Osage Street
4.77 mi · 11%
North Lindbergh Boulevard
1.75 mi · 4%
West Washington Street
1.04 mi · 2%
US 67
0.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 270 North

Merge slight left

18.8 mi · 00h 24m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
31 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kirkwood
00h 22m from Pacific
Leave By
4:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pacific and Mostly Sunny near Florissant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42.3 miles (68 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Kirkwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Pacific and 21.5 miles from Florissant.

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

The direct path is about 31 miles (49.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 4:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.62 one way or $11.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kirkwood

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

18 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

43 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

53 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pacific and Florissant. Straight-line distance: 31.01 mi (49.91 km).

Pacific

#1 Pacific

City in Missouri

Population7,097
Coordinates38.4820000, -90.7415200
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Florissant

#2 Florissant

The most populous city in St.

Population50,795
Coordinates38.7892200, -90.3226100
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Start: West Saint Louis Street (-90.741519, 38.482078)
End: North New Florissant Road (-90.32261, 38.78922)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.49 gal
5.64 L · about $5.62
Round trip
$11.24
2.98 gal · 11.28 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.5 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.62 $11.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.34 $12.67
Premium $4.65 $6.93 $13.87
Diesel $5.30 $7.90 $15.81

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pacific and Florissant. The current time is 07:38:29.

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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.