Origin
Florissant, MO
Night in Florissant on Saturday
Local time
11:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Florissant, MO to Cottleville, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
20.9 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Florissant, MO
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Cottleville, MO
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Trip Overview
This 20.9-mile drive from Florissant to Cottleville, Missouri, is a quick 31-minute trip perfect for a single day. With no highway driving, expect a local road experience. The estimated fuel cost is around $3, making it an economical option for a short journey. This route is ideal for a spontaneous outing or an easy addition to a larger Midwest adventure, requiring no overnight stays. It offers a straightforward connection between two points within the same region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South First Capitol Drive | 6.6 mi | 8m |
| Rosemary Straub Davison Highway | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| I 70 | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Lindbergh Boulevard | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Washington Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Central School Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Outer Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Saint Peters Parkway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South First Capitol Drive
— 6.6 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florissant, MO and Cottleville, MO.
1
Start on North New Florissant Road
87 ft
·
5 sec
·
North New Florissant Road
2
Turn right onto Washington Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Street
3
Turn left onto US 67
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Lindbergh Boulevard
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 270
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 20A
Toward I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City
7
Continue on this road
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
this road
Exit 20A-B
Toward I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 20B
Toward I 70 West: Kansas City
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 70
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto North Outer Road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Outer Road
Toward I 70 West
12
Continue on North Outer Road
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
North Outer Road
Toward I 70 West
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward MO 94 West: Veterans Memorial Parkway
14
Continue on MO 94
6.6 mi
·
8 min
·
South First Capitol Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 8B
Toward Pitman Hill Road, Mid Rivers Mall Drive
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn straight onto North Saint Peters Parkway
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
North Saint Peters Parkway
17
Turn straight
259 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Mid Rivers Mall Drive
18
Turn slight right onto MO N
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Mid Rivers Mall Drive
Use the slight right lane.
19
Turn left onto MO N
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Central School Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on MO N
288 ft
·
15 sec
·
MO N
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Turn left onto Chestnut
186 ft
·
10 sec
·
Chestnut
22
Turn right onto Main Street
265 ft
·
11 sec
·
Main Street
23
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 18.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 270 / Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
Merge onto I 270 / Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
6.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 20A
Toward I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City
8
7.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 70 West: Kansas City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 20B
Toward I 70 West: Kansas City
6
12 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MO 94 West: Veterans Memorial Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward MO 94 West: Veterans Memorial Parkway
8
18.7 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward Pitman Hill Road, Mid Rivers Mall Drive
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 8B
Toward Pitman Hill Road, Mid Rivers Mall Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.27 one way
$6.53 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.59 | $7.18 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.02 | $8.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.61 | $9.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.19 | $1.00 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Cottleville, MO
Night in Cottleville on Saturday
Local time
11:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
31m 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?
This route is characterized as a "turn-heavy local drive." You'll primarily navigate Washington Street, Lindbergh Boulevard, and Rosemary Straub Davison Highway, with zero highway miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't applicable here, indicating frequent turns and intersections. Expect a more engaged driving experience as you manage local traffic and navigate through neighborhoods and commercial areas. The road environment will likely feel more urban and community-focused rather than open highway.
Only 18% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.6 mi on South First Capitol Drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in near I 270 / Rosemary Straub Davison Highway.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 20.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles (I 270 / Rosemary Straub Davison Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.6 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 Florissant, MO to Cottleville, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Kansas City along the way.
Kansas City
6.9 mi in
|
~10m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 20.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.6 miles on South First Capitol Drive. 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 Cottleville, 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 3.1 miles (I 270 / Rosemary Straub Davison Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cottleville, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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