How far is Saint Clair, MO from Florissant, MO?

The driving distance from Saint Clair, MO to Florissant, MO is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47 miles (75.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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
60.24 mi
01h 01m
Flight
46.96 mi
75.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.96 mi
Kilometers
75.58 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.24 mi
Kilometers
96.94 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florissant
Sat, May 30, 3:51 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Clair
Sat, May 30, 4:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Clair
2026-05-30T14:50
Arrive Florissant
Sat, May 30, 3:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Clair
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
Sherman
MO

Unincorporated community in St.

From Saint Clair
29.7 mi
00h 30m
To Florissant
30.5 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Clair and Florissant.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 44 East: Saint Louis

    1554 ft · 38 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    35.3 mi · 40 min

  4. 4

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

    871 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    551 ft · 12 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    2638 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    18.8 mi · 24 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67

    1565 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Lindbergh Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Lindbergh Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North New Florissant Road

    26 m · 1 sec · North New Florissant Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North New Florissant Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Clair 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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 East
35.6 mi · 59%
I 270 North
19.4 mi · 32%
North Lindbergh Boulevard
1.75 mi · 3%
South Main Street
1.2 mi · 2%
West Washington Street
1.04 mi · 2%
US 67
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

I 44 East

Merge slight left

35.3 mi · 00h 40m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
47 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sherman
00h 30m from Saint Clair
Leave By
4:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Saint Clair and Partly Sunny then 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 Saint Clair to Florissant?

The road trip is about 60.2 miles (96.9 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Sherman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.7 miles from Saint Clair and 30.5 miles from Florissant.

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

The direct path is about 47 miles (75.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 4:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.03 one way or $16.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Saint Clair and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Florissant.

Stop Ideas Near Sherman

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

17 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

35 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Washington

37 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Alton

57 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Clair and Florissant. Straight-line distance: 46.96 mi (75.58 km).

Saint Clair

#1 Saint Clair

City in Franklin County, Missouri, United States

Population4,689
Coordinates38.3453300, -90.9809700
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Florissant

#2 Florissant

The most populous city in St.

Population50,795
Coordinates38.7892200, -90.3226100
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-90.981049, 38.34533)
End: North New Florissant Road (-90.32261, 38.78922)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.13 gal
8.05 L · about $8.03
Round trip
$16.06
4.26 gal · 16.1 L
Estimated CO2
18.9 kg one way
Round trip: 37.9 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.03 $16.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.06 $18.12
Premium $4.65 $9.91 $19.83
Diesel $5.30 $11.30 $22.60

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Clair and Florissant. The current time is 14:50:17.

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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.