How far is Perryville, MO from Florissant, MO?

The driving distance from Perryville, MO to Florissant, MO is about 96.7 miles (155.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.7 miles (125.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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
96.74 mi
01h 34m
Flight
77.73 mi
125.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.73 mi
Kilometers
125.09 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.74 mi
Kilometers
155.69 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florissant
Wed, Apr 15, 6:53 PM CDT
Return by in Perryville
Wed, Apr 15, 8:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Perryville
2026-04-15T17:18
Arrive Florissant
Wed, Apr 15, 6:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Perryville
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
Festus
MO

City in Missouri

From Perryville
48 mi
00h 47m
To Florissant
48.8 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 18 mph SSW
Destination
83°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Spring Street

    67 m · 15 sec · South Spring Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Saint Joseph Street

    111 m · 16 sec · East Saint Joseph Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    106 m · 10 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Main Street

    2204 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Kingshighway Street

    59 m · 3 sec · North Kingshighway Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto North Kingshighway Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Kingshighway Street

  7. 7

    Continue on North King's Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · North King's Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left

    2816 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward I 55 North: Saint Louis

    1135 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    59.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Rosa Parks Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  12. 12

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

    1279 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

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

    118 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on I 270 West

    1.2 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    24.4 mi · 31 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67

    1565 ft · 45 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Lindbergh Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Lindbergh Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North New Florissant Road

    26 m · 1 sec · North New Florissant Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North New Florissant Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Perryville 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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
59.6 mi · 62%
I 270 West
25.5 mi · 26%
North King's Highway
2.84 mi · 3%
North Kingshighway Street
2.48 mi · 3%
North Lindbergh Boulevard
1.75 mi · 2%
Rosa Parks Highway
1.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Merge slight left

59.4 mi · 01h 04m

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
01h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19 mi
77.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Festus
00h 47m from Perryville
Leave By
3:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Perryville and Chance 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 Perryville to Florissant?

The road trip is about 96.7 miles (155.7 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Festus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48 miles from Perryville and 48.8 miles from Florissant.

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

The direct path is about 77.7 miles (125.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19 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 3:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.86 one way or $25.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Perryville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Florissant.

Stop Ideas Near Festus

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

40 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

48 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Washington

66 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Alton

79 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Perryville and Florissant. Straight-line distance: 77.73 mi (125.09 km).

Perryville

#1 Perryville

City in Missouri, United States

Population8,540
Coordinates37.7242200, -89.8612200
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Florissant

#2 Florissant

The most populous city in St.

Population50,795
Coordinates38.7892200, -90.3226100
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Start: South Spring Street (-89.861221, 37.72422)
End: North New Florissant Road (-90.32261, 38.78922)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.41 gal
12.92 L · about $12.86
Round trip
$25.72
6.82 gal · 25.84 L
Estimated CO2
30.3 kg one way
Round trip: 60.6 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.86 $25.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.50 $29.01
Premium $4.65 $15.87 $31.74
Diesel $5.30 $18.09 $36.17

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Perryville and Florissant. The current time is 17:18:56.

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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.