Origin
Chesterfield, MO
Afternoon in Chesterfield on Sunday
Local time
4:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chesterfield, MO to Florissant, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
23.8 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chesterfield, MO
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Florissant, MO
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Trip Overview
This quick 23.8-mile drive from Chesterfield to Florissant, MO, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking only about 33 minutes. The route primarily utilizes major roads like I 270 and North Lindbergh Boulevard, making for a straightforward journey within the Midwest region. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $4, this trip is light on the wallet and requires no overnight stays. It's a practical option for a short hop between two Missouri locations, offering a mixed driving experience without extensive time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 270 | 12.3 mi | 15m |
| Avenue of the Saints | 6.8 mi | 8m |
| North Lindbergh Boulevard | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| West Washington Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Baxter Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Old Chesterfield Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Santa Maria Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North New Florissant Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 270
— 12.3 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesterfield, MO and Florissant, MO.
1
Start on Santa Maria Drive
107 ft
·
8 sec
·
Santa Maria Drive
2
Turn left onto Old Chesterfield Road
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Old Chesterfield Road
3
Turn right onto Baxter Road
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Baxter Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South
5
Merge onto I 64; US 40; US 61
6.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 25
Toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
463 ft
·
9 sec
Toward I 270 North: Chicago
Use the slight left lane.
8
Continue on this road
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
this road
Exit 25
Toward I 270 North: Chicago
9
Merge onto I 270
12 mi
·
15 min
·
I 270
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 25
Toward US 67
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto US 67
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North Lindbergh Boulevard
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto West Washington Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Washington Street
13
Turn left onto North New Florissant Road
87 ft
·
1 sec
·
North New Florissant Road
14
Arrive at destination
North New Florissant Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 21 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South
8
7.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 25
Toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
7
7.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 270 North: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 270 North: Chicago
7
20.7 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward US 67
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 25
Toward US 67
6
21 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
US 67 / North Lindbergh Boulevard
Turn left onto US 67 / North Lindbergh Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.72 one way
$7.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.09 | $8.17 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.58 | $9.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.25 | $10.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.50 | $1.14 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.08 | $0.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Florissant, MO
Afternoon in Florissant on Sunday
Local time
4:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
26 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
33m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 52% of it being on highways. You'll encounter stretches on I 270, including one uninterrupted segment of 12.3 miles, offering a chance to maintain highway speeds. The Avenue of the Saints and North Lindbergh Boulevard will introduce more local road driving as you approach your destination. This blend means you'll experience both faster-paced travel and more varied traffic conditions as the drive progresses.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.3 mi on I 270.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 23.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Chesterfield, MO to Florissant, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Memphis along the way.
Memphis
7.4 mi in
|
~10m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 23.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.3 miles on I 270. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Florissant, MO before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Gateway Arch National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Florissant, MO before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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