How far is Valley Park, MO from Florissant, MO?

The driving distance from Valley Park, MO to Florissant, MO is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.82 mi
00h 31m
Flight
18.95 mi
30.5 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.95 mi
Kilometers
30.5 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.82 mi
Kilometers
44.77 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florissant
Sun, Apr 19, 6:30 AM CDT
Return by in Valley Park
Sun, Apr 19, 7:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Valley Park
2026-04-19T05:59
Arrive Florissant
Sun, Apr 19, 6:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Valley Park
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Maryland Heights
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Valley Park
11.7 mi
00h 15m
To Florissant
16.1 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph W
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Valley Park and Florissant.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Marshall Road

    115 m · 11 sec · Marshall Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    767 ft · 18 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Forest Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Forest Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Dougherty Ferry Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Dougherty Ferry Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 270 North

    1437 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    16.3 mi · 20 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 Valley Park and Florissant.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 270 North
16.6 mi · 60%
Dougherty Ferry Road
2.61 mi · 9%
North Lindbergh Boulevard
1.75 mi · 6%
West Washington Street
1.04 mi · 4%
Forest Avenue
1 mi · 4%
US 67
0.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 270 North

Merge slight left

16.3 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
19 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maryland Heights
00h 15m from Valley Park
Leave By
7:28 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Valley Park and Sunny near Florissant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Valley Park to Florissant?

The road trip is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

Maryland Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Valley Park and 16.1 miles from Florissant.

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

The direct path is about 19 miles (30.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 $3.70 one way or $7.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Valley Park and Sunny near Florissant.

Stop Ideas Near Maryland Heights

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

15 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

22 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

33 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

53 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Valley Park and Florissant. Straight-line distance: 18.95 mi (30.5 km).

Valley Park

#1 Valley Park

City in St.

Population6,805
Coordinates38.5492200, -90.4926200
Altitude130
CountryUnited States
Florissant

#2 Florissant

The most populous city in St.

Population50,795
Coordinates38.7892200, -90.3226100
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Start: (-90.49228, 38.549149)
End: North New Florissant Road (-90.32261, 38.78922)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.98 gal
3.72 L · about $3.70
Round trip
$7.39
1.96 gal · 7.44 L
Estimated CO2
8.7 kg one way
Round trip: 17.4 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.70 $7.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.17 $8.34
Premium $4.65 $4.56 $9.12
Diesel $5.30 $5.20 $10.40

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Valley Park and Florissant. The current time is 05:59:05.

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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.