How far is Sainte Genevieve County, MO from Florissant, MO?

The driving distance from Sainte Genevieve County, MO to Florissant, MO is about 79.4 miles (127.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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
79.39 mi
01h 20m
Flight
62.22 mi
100.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.22 mi
Kilometers
100.13 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.39 mi
Kilometers
127.76 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florissant
Thu, Oct 15, 8:50 PM CDT
Return by in Sainte Genevieve County
Thu, Oct 15, 10:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sainte Genevieve County
2026-10-15T19:29
Arrive Florissant
Thu, Oct 15, 8:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sainte Genevieve County
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
Barnhart
MO

Census designated place

From Sainte Genevieve County
41.6 mi
00h 40m
To Florissant
37.8 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S
Destination
80°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sainte Genevieve County and Florissant.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sainte Genevieve County and Florissant.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    3020 ft · 2 min

  2. 2

    Turn right onto River Aux Vases Church Road

    1.5 km · 4 min · River Aux Vases Church Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    6.9 mi · 10 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp sharp left toward I 55 North: Saint Louis

    1298 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    44.6 mi · 48 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Rosa Parks Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  7. 7

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

    1279 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

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

    118 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on I 270 West

    1.2 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    24.4 mi · 31 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 Sainte Genevieve County 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
44.8 mi · 56%
I 270 West
25.5 mi · 32%
North Lindbergh Boulevard
1.75 mi · 2%
Rosa Parks Highway
1.33 mi · 2%
West Washington Street
1.04 mi · 1%
River Aux Vases Church Road
0.93 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Merge slight left

44.6 mi · 00h 48m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
62.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Barnhart
00h 40m from Sainte Genevieve County
Leave By
3:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sainte Genevieve County and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Florissant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sainte Genevieve County to Florissant?

The road trip is about 79.4 miles (127.8 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Barnhart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.6 miles from Sainte Genevieve County and 37.8 miles from Florissant.

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

The direct path is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 3:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.13 one way or $22.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sainte Genevieve County and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Florissant.

Stop Ideas Near Barnhart

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

26 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

35 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Washington

59 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Alton

66 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sainte Genevieve County and Florissant. Straight-line distance: 62.22 mi (100.13 km).

Sainte Genevieve County

#1 Sainte Genevieve County

County in Missouri, United States

Population17,919
Coordinates37.8944000, -90.1944200
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Florissant

#2 Florissant

The most populous city in St.

Population50,795
Coordinates38.7892200, -90.3226100
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Start: (-90.194046, 37.893505)
End: North New Florissant Road (-90.32261, 38.78922)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.8 gal
10.6 L · about $11.13
Round trip
$22.26
5.6 gal · 21.2 L
Estimated CO2
24.9 kg one way
Round trip: 49.8 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.98 $11.13 $22.26
Mid-grade $4.34 $12.15 $24.31
Premium $4.71 $13.18 $26.36
Diesel $5.99 $16.77 $33.53

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Sainte Genevieve County and Florissant. The current time is 19:29:36.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.