Origin
Boonville, MO
Night in Boonville on Wednesday
Local time
9:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boonville, MO to Florissant, MO
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 13m
Distance
139.9 mi
225 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 4m
★
6 AM
2h 14m
8 AM
2h 32m
10 AM
2h 20m
12 PM
2h 18m
3 PM
2h 21m
5 PM
2h 31m
8 PM
2h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boonville, MO
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Florissant, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Boonville, MO to Florissant, MO covers 139.9 miles and takes about 2h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bingham Road, I 70 East, U for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.87 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
69.9 miles from Boonville, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 13m drive with frequent turns across 139.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bingham Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Boonville, MO to Florissant, MO is easy. At 2h 13m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Boonville, MO to Florissant, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bingham Road | — | — |
| I 70 East | — | — |
| U | — | — |
| Dwight D | — | — |
| Highway Patrol Sgt | — | — |
| Sheriff Roger I | — | — |
| I 270 | — | — |
| I 270 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Bingham Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boonville, MO and Florissant, MO.
1
Start on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto Bingham Road
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Bingham Road
3
Take the ramp left toward I 70 East: Columbia
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
I 70 East: Columbia
4
Merge slight left onto U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
17 mi
·
18 min
·
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
5
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
6
Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
7
Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
8
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
103 mi
·
2 hr 2 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
I 270: Chicago, Memphis
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 270 North: Chicago
11
Continue on I 270 North: Chicago
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 270 North: Chicago
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
I 270 North: Chicago
13
Merge slight left
4.2 mi
·
5 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 67
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
US 67
15
Turn left onto North Lindbergh Boulevard
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North Lindbergh Boulevard
16
Turn right onto West Washington Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Washington Street
17
Turn left onto North New Florissant Road
85 ft
·
1 sec
·
North New Florissant Road
18
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 69.9 miles from Boonville, MO, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
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 31 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.9 miles or 1h 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 1h 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Florissant, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Boonville, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Boonville, MO
This is one driving day of about 139.9 miles and 2h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Boonville, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 69.9 mi from Boonville, MO · 1h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
70 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 69.9 miles from Boonville, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Florissant, MO
The final approach into Florissant, MO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Florissant, MO.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.87 one way
$43.74 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $24.01 | $48.03 |
| premium | $4.89 | $26.92 | $53.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.89 | $61.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42 | 0 | $14.69 | $6.72 |
| Efficient EV | 35 | 0 | $12.24 | $5.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56 | 0 | $19.59 | $8.95 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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
Night in Florissant on Wednesday
Local time
9:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Warrenton, MO
70 mi in
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
15 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 13m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Boonville, MO to Florissant, MO covers 139.9 miles and takes about 2h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bingham Road, I 70 East, U. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 69.9 miles from Boonville, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.87 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Boonville, MO to Florissant, MO is easy. At 2h 13m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Boonville, MO to Florissant, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Boonville, MO to Florissant, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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