Road Trips from Florissant, MO
Looking for a weekend escape from Florissant? You've got options ranging from quick half-day trips to nearby cities to longer hauls across the state. Many routes offer a mix of highway and surface roads, with several destinations featuring proximity to Gateway Arch National Park. Terrain varies, with some routes being mostly flat and others gently rolling. Whether you want a short drive or a longer adventure, there’s a trip tailored to your weekend plans.
Total Routes
11
Shortest
3.6h
With Parks Nearby
11
Full-day getaway
Malden, MO
3h 54m200.2 mi one way
This is one of the longer options, 200.2 miles and 3.9 hours. It’s mostly surface roads, offering a more deliberate pace. Notably, this route also offers access to Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park in addition to Gateway Arch National Park.
Camdenton, MO
3h 33m180.7 mi one way
At 180.7 miles, this trip to Camdenton will take about 3.6 hours. It’s mostly highway driving, with gently rolling terrain. Gateway Arch National Park is available as a stop along this route.
Weekend trip
9 total in this range
Chillicothe, MO
4h 32m225.5 mi one way
Aurora, MO
4h 53m251.3 mi one way
Aurora is a substantial trip at 251.3 miles and 4.9 hours. Mostly surface roads make this a longer, more involved drive. You'll have access to Gateway Arch National Park, plus Wilson's Creek National Battlefield.
Kansas City, MO
4h 36m238.3 mi one way
East Independence, MO
4h 28m228.6 mi one way
Lee's Summit, MO
4h 34m235.3 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Chillicothe, MO
4h 32m225.5 mi one way
Malden, MO
3h 54m200.2 mi one way
Camdenton, MO
3h 33m180.7 mi one way
Aurora, MO
4h 53m251.3 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers pleasant driving conditions for routes with nearby parks like Gateway Arch National Park. The mostly flat terrain on some routes makes for easy exploration.
Summer
Summer is ideal for exploring destinations with parks, as Gateway Arch National Park and others are fully accessible for longer visits.
Fall
Fall foliage can enhance the experience on routes with mixed highway and surface roads, especially those leading to areas with rolling terrain.
Winter
Winter drives are manageable on the shorter, mostly highway routes. Access to parks might be limited, but the flat terrain on some options keeps driving straightforward.
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