How far is Sunset Hills, MO from Florissant, MO?
The driving distance from Sunset Hills, MO to Florissant, MO is about 25.5 miles (41 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sunset Hills and Florissant.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sunset Hills and Florissant.
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Start on Robyn Hills Drive
99 m · 15 sec · Robyn Hills Drive
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Turn right onto Cinema Lane
2083 ft · 2 min · Cinema Lane
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Turn left
31 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Matthews Lane
104 m · 17 sec · Matthews Lane
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Turn right onto Ronnie Lane
554 ft · 32 sec · Ronnie Lane
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Turn sharp left onto South Lindbergh Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · South Lindbergh Boulevard
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Continue on South Kirkwood Road
1090 ft · 27 sec · South Kirkwood Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 44 East
931 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Elm Avenue
711 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Elm Avenue, Webster University, Shop & Dine, Universities & Theater, City Hall & Information
42 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto South Elm Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Elm Avenue
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Turn right onto East Kirkham Avenue
2805 ft · 56 sec · East Kirkham Avenue
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Continue on South Brentwood Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Brentwood Boulevard
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Turn right onto Eager Road
1022 ft · 33 sec · Eager Road
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Turn left onto I 170 North
2291 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight right onto Inner Belt Expressway
9.3 mi · 12 min · Inner Belt Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward North Hanley Road
952 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto North Hanley Road
1 mi · 2 min · North Hanley Road
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Continue on Graham Road
2820 ft · 1 min · Graham Road
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Turn right onto West Saint Anthony Lane
1.1 km · 2 min · West Saint Anthony Lane
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Turn left onto South New Florissant Road
3230 ft · 1 min · South New Florissant Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North New Florissant Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sunset Hills and Florissant.
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.
Inner Belt Expressway
Merge slight right onto Inner Belt Expressway
9.35 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sunset Hills and Scattered 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 Sunset Hills to Florissant?
The road trip is about 25.5 miles (41 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Olivette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Sunset Hills and 14.7 miles from Florissant.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.39 one way or $6.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Sunset Hills and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Florissant.
Stop Ideas Near Olivette
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Alton
Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sunset Hills and Florissant. Straight-line distance: 17.89 mi (28.79 km).
#1 Sunset Hills
City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 8,448 |
| Coordinates | 38.5389400, -90.4073400 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Florissant
The most populous city in St.
| Population | 50,795 |
| Coordinates | 38.7892200, -90.3226100 |
| Altitude | 175 |
| Country | United States |
End: North New Florissant Road (-90.32261, 38.78922)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $3.39 | $6.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.83 | $7.66 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.19 | $8.38 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.77 | $9.55 |
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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