Origin
Pacific, MO
Late night in Pacific on Tuesday
Local time
5:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pacific, MO to Florissant, MO
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
41.5 mi
67 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pacific, MO
Felix Schickel
Florissant, MO
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Trip Overview
This 42.2-mile drive from Pacific, MO, to Florissant, MO, is a quick 45-minute journey that's perfect for a single day trip. You'll primarily navigate local streets and I 44 East, with no significant highway driving percentage. With an estimated fuel cost of just $6, this route is very budget-friendly. The profile suggests a turn-heavy local drive, so be prepared for frequent adjustments. Given its short distance and duration, this trip is best enjoyed without needing an overnight stay, offering a straightforward hop between two points in the Midwest region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 270 | 18.8 mi | 23m |
| Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor | 13.7 mi | 16m |
| East Osage Street | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| North Lindbergh Boulevard | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| West Washington Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| I 44 Business | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South 1st Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North New Florissant Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 270
— 18.8 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pacific, MO and Florissant, MO.
1
Start on MO F
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
South 1st Street
2
Turn right onto I 44 Business; US Historic 66
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
East Osage Street
3
Take the ramp onto I 44 Business; US Historic 66
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
I 44 Business; US Historic 66
Toward I 44 East: Saint Louis
4
Merge onto I 44; US 50
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 276
Toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
Toward I 270 North: Chicago
Use the slight left lane.
7
Continue on this road
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
this road
Exit 276
Toward I 270 North: Chicago
8
Merge onto I 270
19 mi
·
23 min
·
I 270
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 25
Toward US 67
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn left onto US 67
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North Lindbergh Boulevard
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto West Washington Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Washington Street
12
Turn left onto North New Florissant Road
87 ft
·
1 sec
·
North New Florissant Road
13
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
21 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 41.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.7 miles from Pacific, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 18.8 and 38.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
18.8 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
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 276
Toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
8
19 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 270 North: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 270 North: Chicago
5
19.6 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
I 270
Merge onto I 270
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
38.4 mi into trip
|
~49m 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
38.7 mi into trip
|
~50m 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
$6.49 one way
$12.98 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.12 | $14.25 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.99 | $15.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.16 | $18.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 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 | 12.5 | 0 | $4.36 | $1.99 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.63 | $1.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.81 | $2.66 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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 Tuesday
Local time
5:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°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
20 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
55m 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?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 42.2-mile trip. With a highway share of 0%, you won't be spending time on fast-paced interstates. Instead, you'll be navigating a series of local roads, indicated by the 'East Osage Street' and 'Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor' mentions. This means you'll likely encounter more traffic signals and intersections than open highway. The absence of a 'longest stretch' measurement further reinforces the idea that this is a route composed of many smaller segments, requiring constant attention to navigation.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.8 mi on I 270.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 18.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 41.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 18.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.6 miles (I 270): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 Pacific, MO to Florissant, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Memphis along the way.
Memphis
18.8 mi in
|
~24m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 41.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.8 miles on I 270. 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 Florissant, 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 18.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.6 miles (I 270): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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