Origin
High Ridge, MO
Late night in High Ridge on Sunday
Local time
4:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from High Ridge, 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
47m
Distance
34.4 mi
55 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
High Ridge, MO
Marta Branco
Florissant, MO
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Trip Overview
High Ridge to Florissant is 34.4 miles and takes about 47m via I 270 and MO 30, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Missouri, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Expect a drive that is predominantly on major highways, making it a straightforward option for getting between these two locations. With a short duration and low fuel cost, this route is ideal for a quick, no-fuss journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 270 | 21 mi | 26m |
| MO 30 | 9.4 mi | 12m |
| North Lindbergh Boulevard | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| West Washington Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| High Ridge Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| MO PP | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North New Florissant Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 270
— 21 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between High Ridge, MO and Florissant, MO.
1
Start on this road
119 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto High Ridge Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
High Ridge Boulevard
3
Turn left onto MO PP
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
MO PP
4
Turn left onto MO 30
9.4 mi
·
12 min
·
MO 30
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 270 North
6
Merge onto I 270
21 mi
·
26 min
·
I 270
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 25
Toward US 67
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto US 67
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North Lindbergh Boulevard
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto West Washington Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Washington Street
10
Turn left onto North New Florissant Road
87 ft
·
1 sec
·
North New Florissant Road
11
Arrive at destination
North New Florissant Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.2 miles from High Ridge, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 31.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
High Ridge Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto High Ridge Boulevard
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MO PP
Turn left onto MO PP
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MO 30
Turn left onto MO 30
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
31.3 mi into trip
|
~41m 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
31.6 mi into trip
|
~41m 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
$5.38 one way
$10.76 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.90 | $11.81 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.62 | $13.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.60 | $15.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.82 | $2.20 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Florissant, MO
Late night in Florissant on Sunday
Local time
4:56 AM
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
47m 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 heavily focused on highway driving, with 89% of the journey utilizing major roads like I 270 and MO 30. You'll experience a consistent, fast-paced drive for the most part, including a significant stretch of 21 miles on I 270 without interruption. North Lindbergh Boulevard offers a slight change of pace as you approach your destination. Overall, the character is efficient and direct, minimizing time spent on slower, local roads.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21 mi on I 270.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 270 and MO 30. 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 High Ridge Boulevard.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 34.4 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 (High Ridge Boulevard): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (MO PP): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (MO 30): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 34.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21 miles on I 270. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 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. 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 (High Ridge Boulevard): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (MO PP): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (MO 30): 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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