Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
51.3 mi
83 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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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Washington, MO
Valeria Boltneva
Florissant to Washington is 51.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 16 minutes via MO D and MO 94, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within the Midwest region, specifically Missouri, and covers mostly surface roads. It's a straightforward drive connecting two points without extensive highway travel. Consider this trip if you're looking for a short, direct connection between these two Missouri locations, ideal for a quick errand or a brief scenic excursion.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MO D | 18.4 mi | 26m |
| South First Capitol Drive | 7.3 mi | 9m |
| MO 94 | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| Rosemary Straub Davison Highway | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| MO TT | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| MO 47 | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| I 70 | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Lindbergh Boulevard | 1.7 mi | 3m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 22 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~6,486 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~540 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Florissant, MO and Washington, MO.
Start on North New Florissant Road
Turn right onto Washington Street
Turn left onto US 67
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 270
Take the exit
Continue on this road
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 70
Take the exit
Turn straight onto North Outer Road
Continue on North Outer Road
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on MO 94
Take the exit onto MO 94
Keep slight left at fork onto MO 94
Turn right onto MO D
At end of road, turn left onto MO D; MO T
Continue on MO TT
Continue on MO 94
At end of road, turn left onto MO 47
Turn right onto East 3rd Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 25.6 miles from Florissant, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 19.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Merge onto I 270 / Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
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
Keep slight right at fork toward I 70 West: Kansas City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward MO 94 West: Veterans Memorial Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit onto MO 94 toward MO 94 West: Weldon Spring
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$7.95 one way
$15.91 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $8.72 | $17.44 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.95 | $19.91 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $11.31 | $22.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.39 | $2.46 |
| Efficient EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.49 | $2.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.18 | $3.28 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Florissant on Wednesday
Local time
3:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Washington on Wednesday
Local time
3:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive is primarily on surface roads, with only 24% of the 51.3 miles on highways. You'll encounter the longest continuous stretch on MO D, covering 18.4 miles. Expect to navigate through local traffic and intersections as you transition from more rural cruising to town approaches. The profile suggests a consistent pace without the frequent acceleration and braking typical of heavy highway use.
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.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.3 miles you will encounter 16 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 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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
500 ft
Total Descent
526 ft
Highest Point
823 ft
~40.3 mi in
Elevation Range
335 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Florissant, MO to Washington, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Kansas City along the way.
Kansas City
Founded 1785
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 51.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m 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.
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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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