Florissant, MO to Oregon County, MO is 211.4 miles and takes about 4h 46m via Washington Street and Lindbergh Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $33 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest region, entirely within Missouri. With a recommended one-day drive, you'll encounter mostly surface roads for the majority of your travel. Plan for a single stop along the way to break up the drive. This route offers a straightforward path for those looking for a direct connection between these two points in Missouri.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
105.7 miles from Florissant, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 6m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
MO 19
81.8 mi
1h 56m
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
76.4 mi
1h 23m
MO 68
22.3 mi
39m
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
16.1 mi
20m
North Jefferson Street
4.8 mi
7m
Dougherty Ferry Road
2.5 mi
4m
Lindbergh Boulevard
1.7 mi
3m
Washington Street
1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
MO 19
— 81.8 mi, about 1h 56m
Traffic on I-44
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 12 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
7 AM
~2,334 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,222
Quietest
2 AM
~206 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 100 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florissant, MO and Oregon County, MO.
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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
16 mi·20 min·Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·28 sec
Exit 8Toward Dougherty Ferry RoadUse the slight right lane.
7
Turn right onto Dougherty Ferry Road
2.5 mi·4 min·Dougherty Ferry Road
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on Forest Avenue
1.0 mi·2 min·Forest Avenue
9
Turn left onto MO 141
0.7 mi·1 min·MO 141
10
Take the exit
105 ft·3 sec
11
Turn right onto North Highway Drive
0.1 mi·14 sec·North Highway Drive
12
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·13 sec
Toward I 44 West, US 50 West: Rolla
13
Merge onto I 44; US 50
76 mi·1 hr 23 min·Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the exit
0.1 mi·17 sec
Exit 195Toward MO 8, MO 68: Saint James
15
Turn left onto US Historic 66; MO 8; MO 68
4.8 mi·7 min·North Jefferson Street
16
Turn right onto MO 68
22 mi·39 min·MO 68
17
Continue on MO 19
56 mi·1 hr 18 min·MO 19
18
Turn right onto US 60; MO 19
0.8 mi·1 min·US 60; MO 19
19
Turn left onto MO 19
26 mi·38 min·MO 19
20
Turn left onto US 160; MO 19
0.6 mi·57 sec·US 160; MO 19
21
Continue on Tucker Creek Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Tucker Creek Road
22
Arrive at destination
Tucker Creek Road
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 46m estimated drive time, leaving Florissant in the morning will give you ample daylight to reach Oregon County. With a fuel cost estimated at $33, ensure your tank is full before departing to minimize the need for stops. Since this is a single-day trip with only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in when and where you choose to pause. Pay attention to local speed limits, as the majority of this route consists of surface roads with varying posted speeds. The lack of significant highway driving means you'll be passing through towns, so be mindful of local traffic patterns.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 105.7 miles from Florissant, MO, or about 2h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 81.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 47 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 105.7 miles or 2h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oregon County, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Florissant, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Florissant, MO
This is one driving day of about 211.4 miles and 4h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Florissant, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on MO 19 for about 81.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 100.5 — 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.
7
19.3 mi into trip|~26m in
Take the exit toward Dougherty Ferry Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 8
Toward Dougherty Ferry Road
5
23.9 mi into trip|~35m in
Take the ramp toward I 44 West, US 50 West: Rolla
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 44 West, US 50 West: Rolla
5
24.1 mi into trip|~35m in|I 44; US 50 / Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
Merge onto I 44; US 50 / Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
100.5 mi into trip|~1h 58m in
Take the exit toward MO 8, MO 68: Saint James
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 195
Toward MO 8, MO 68: Saint James
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.02 one way
$66.03 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg74 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.33
$36.02
$72.04
premium
$4.69
$39.05
$78.10
diesel
$6.00
$49.90
$99.79
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
63.4
0
$22.20
$10.15
Efficient EV
52.9
0
$18.50
$8.46
EV Truck/SUV
84.6
1
$29.60
$13.53
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Oct 17, 2026
Origin
Florissant, MO
Morning
in Florissant on Sunday
Local time
8:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Sunny
NE 1 to 6 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 9:40AM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Destination
Oregon County, MO
Morning
in Oregon County on Sunday
Local time
8:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Sunny
NE 5 to 8 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 9:40AM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
1 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
4h 46m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Gateway Arch National Park
National Park
Gateway Arch National Park commemorates President Jefferson’s vision of a continental nation, the individuals and cultural groups who helped shape its history, St. Louis’ role in westward expansion, a...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route covers 211.4 miles with a 0% highway share, meaning you'll be on surface roads for the entire trip. The drive consists of navigating through local streets and arterial roads such as Washington Street and Lindbergh Boulevard. Expect consistent traffic and signal lights as you travel through populated areas before transitioning to more rural road conditions. There's no designated longest stretch of uninterrupted driving; the route is characterized by frequent intersections and changes in speed limits.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 81.8 mi on MO 19.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in near I 270 / Rosemary Straub Davison Highway.
Driving Effort5/10
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 211.4 miles you will encounter 14 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: at 3.1 miles (I 270 / Rosemary Straub Davison Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 46m. Total distance: 211.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). 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 81.8 miles on MO 19. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 7 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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 19.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Gateway Arch National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Oregon County, MO, but most travelers stay overnight.
