Origin
Concord, MO
Late night in Concord on Friday
Local time
1:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Concord, MO to Florissant, MO
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
35m
Distance
21.6 mi
35 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Concord, MO
Anna Guerrero
Florissant, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Concord, MO to Florissant, MO covers 21.6 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Inner Belt Expressway, Laclede Station Road, Tesson Ferry Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.3 miles on Inner Belt Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.38 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 21.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Concord, MO to Florissant, MO covers 21.6 miles and takes about 35m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Inner Belt Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 9.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near MO 21 / Tesson Ferry Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 35m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (MO 21 / Tesson Ferry Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 9.3 miles (I 170 / Inner Belt Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MO 21 / Tesson Ferry Road
Turn left onto MO 21 / Tesson Ferry Road
Navigation decision point
3
8.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the ramp toward I 170 North
Navigation decision point
Toward I 170 North
5
9.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
I 170 / Inner Belt Expressway
Merge onto I 170 / Inner Belt Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
18.6 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward North Hanley Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 9C
Toward North Hanley Road
4
21 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
South New Florissant Road
Turn left onto South New Florissant Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Inner Belt Expressway | 9.3 mi | 11m |
| Laclede Station Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Tesson Ferry Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| South Hanley Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| North Hanley Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Saint Anthony Lane | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Rock Hill Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South New Florissant Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Inner Belt Expressway
— 9.3 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord, MO and Florissant, MO.
1
Start on Concord Village Avenue
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Concord Village Avenue
2
Turn left onto MO 21
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Tesson Ferry Road
3
Continue on South Rock Hill Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Rock Hill Road
4
Turn slight right
140 ft
·
3 sec
5
Turn straight onto Laclede Station Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Laclede Station Road
6
Continue on South Hanley Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South Hanley Road
7
Turn slight right onto Eager Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Eager Road
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 170 North
9
Merge onto I 170
9.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Inner Belt Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 9C
Toward North Hanley Road
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn left onto North Hanley Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Hanley Road
12
Continue on Graham Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Graham Road
13
Turn right onto West Saint Anthony Lane
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Saint Anthony Lane
14
Turn left onto South New Florissant Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South New Florissant Road
15
Arrive at destination
North New Florissant Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.38 one way
$6.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.16 | $8.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.77 | $9.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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 Friday
Local time
1:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°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
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
35m 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 Concord, MO to Florissant, MO covers 21.6 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Inner Belt Expressway, Laclede Station Road, Tesson Ferry Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.8 miles from Concord, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.38 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.
This is a straightforward 35m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (MO 21 / Tesson Ferry Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 9.3 miles (I 170 / Inner Belt Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Concord, MO to Florissant, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway Arch National Park.
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