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

The driving distance from Sainte Genevieve, MO to Florissant, MO is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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
79.73 mi
01h 21m
Flight
57.85 mi
93.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.85 mi
Kilometers
93.1 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.73 mi
Kilometers
128.31 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florissant
Sat, Apr 18, 3:46 AM CDT
Return by in Sainte Genevieve
Sat, Apr 18, 5:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sainte Genevieve
2026-04-18T02:24
Arrive Florissant
Sat, Apr 18, 3:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
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
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
39.5 mi
00h 40m
To Florissant
40.3 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jefferson Street

    133 m · 24 sec · Jefferson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    124 m · 13 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Merchant Street

    903 ft · 42 sec · Merchant Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    106 m · 18 sec · 3rd Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Market Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Market Street

  6. 6

    Turn right

    7.3 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    843 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward I 55 North: Bloomsdale

    1165 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    40 mi · 43 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Rosa Parks Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  11. 11

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

    1279 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

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

    118 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on I 270 West

    1.2 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    24.4 mi · 31 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67

    1565 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Lindbergh Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Lindbergh Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North New Florissant Road

    26 m · 1 sec · North New Florissant Road

  19. 19

    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 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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
40.2 mi · 50%
I 270 West
25.5 mi · 32%
North Lindbergh Boulevard
1.75 mi · 2%
Rosa Parks Highway
1.33 mi · 2%
Market Street
1.17 mi · 1%
West Washington Street
1.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Merge slight right

39.9 mi · 00h 43m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.9 mi
57.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Barnhart
00h 40m from Sainte Genevieve
Leave By
3:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sainte Genevieve and Chance Rain Showers near Florissant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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 39.5 miles from Sainte Genevieve and 40.3 miles from Florissant.

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

The direct path is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 $10.60 one way or $21.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Sainte Genevieve and Chance Rain Showers 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.

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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 and Florissant. Straight-line distance: 57.85 mi (93.1 km).

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#1 Sainte Genevieve

City in and the county seat of Ste.

Population4,410
Coordinates37.9814400, -90.0417800
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Florissant

#2 Florissant

The most populous city in St.

Population50,795
Coordinates38.7892200, -90.3226100
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Start: Jefferson Street (-90.041795, 37.981527)
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 39m
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
2.81 gal
10.65 L · about $10.60
Round trip
$21.19
5.62 gal · 21.3 L
Estimated CO2
25 kg one way
Round trip: 49.9 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.60 $21.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.95 $23.90
Premium $4.65 $13.08 $26.16
Diesel $5.30 $14.90 $29.81

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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There is no time difference between Sainte Genevieve and Florissant. The current time is 02:24:57.

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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.