Origin
Florissant, MO
Afternoon in Florissant on Friday
Local time
12:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Florissant, MO to Maryland Heights, MO
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
11.5 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
★
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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Maryland Heights, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Florissant, MO to Maryland Heights, MO covers 11.5 miles and takes about 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Rosemary Straub Davison Highway, Lindbergh Boulevard, Washington Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7 miles on Rosemary Straub Davison Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.78 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Rosemary Straub Davison Highway | 7 mi | 8m |
| Lindbergh Boulevard | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Washington Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Dorsett Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Schuetz Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Fee Fee Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North New Florissant Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
— 7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florissant, MO and Maryland Heights, 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
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 17
Toward Dorsett Road
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
189 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Central Methodist University, Dorsett Road
Use the left / right lanes.
8
Turn slight left onto Dorsett Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Dorsett Road
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto Schuetz Road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Schuetz Road
10
Turn left onto Fee Fee Road
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Fee Fee Road
11
Arrive at destination
Fee Fee Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Washington Street
Turn right onto Washington Street
Navigation decision point
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.
7
10.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward Dorsett Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 17
Toward Dorsett Road
9
10.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Central Methodist University, Dorsett Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward Central Methodist University, Dorsett Ro...
5
11.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Fee Fee Road
Turn left onto Fee Fee Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.78 one way
$3.57 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $1.96 | $3.91 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $2.53 | $5.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.21 | $0.55 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.01 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.74 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Maryland Heights, MO
Afternoon in Maryland Heights on Friday
Local time
12:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
97°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
22 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
18m 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?
11.5 mi in 18m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7 mi on Rosemary Straub Davison Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Washington Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 11.5 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (I 270 / Rosemary Straub Davison Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
579 ft
483 ft
Total Climb
168 ft
Total Descent
214 ft
Highest Point
579 ft
Elevation Range
96 ft
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 Maryland Heights, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Methodist University along the way.
Methodist University
10.3 mi in
|
~15m
About the Cities
Starting in Florissant, MO
Full guide →Founded 1785
Arriving in Maryland Heights, MO
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 11.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7 miles on Rosemary Straub Davison Highway. 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 Maryland Heights, 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: near the start (Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (I 270 / Rosemary Straub Davison Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Maryland Heights, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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