How far is Washington County, MO from Florissant, MO?
The driving distance from Washington County, MO to Florissant, MO is about 88 miles (141.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.6 miles (104 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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City in Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Washington County and Florissant.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington County and Florissant.
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Start on the route
2765 ft · 2 min
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Turn right
3.8 mi · 9 min
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Turn right
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn straight onto West High Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · West High Street
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Turn left
25.5 mi · 41 min
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Continue straight
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
1894 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on MO 21 North: Saint Louis
19.7 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 141: Arnold, Fenton
1384 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left
4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit right toward MO 30 East: Saint Louis
1229 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit left toward I 270 North
2202 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
21 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 67
1565 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto North Lindbergh Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Lindbergh Boulevard
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Turn right onto West Washington Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street
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Turn left onto North New Florissant Road
26 m · 1 sec · North 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 Washington County and Florissant.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn left
25.5 mi · 00h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Washington 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 Washington County to Florissant?
The road trip is about 88 miles (141.7 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
Hillsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44 miles from Washington County and 44 miles from Florissant.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.6 miles (104 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 3:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.36 one way or $24.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Washington County and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Florissant.
Stop Ideas Near Hillsboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hillsboro.
Kirkwood
Washington
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Alton
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Washington County and Florissant. Straight-line distance: 64.59 mi (103.95 km).
#1 Washington County
County in Missouri, United States
| Population | 24,604 |
| Coordinates | 37.9616800, -90.8774200 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| 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: 142 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $3.98 | $12.36 | $24.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.34 | $13.50 | $27.00 |
| Premium | $4.71 | $14.64 | $29.28 |
| Diesel | $5.99 | $18.62 | $37.25 |
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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