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Trip from Florissant, MO to Arnold, MO

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Drive Time

45m

Distance

33.9 mi

55 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 42m ★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Florissant, MO, MO

Florissant, MO

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city in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States

Arnold, MO

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Trip Overview

The drive from Florissant, MO to Arnold, MO covers 33.9 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Washington Street, Lindbergh Boulevard, Rosemary Straub Davison Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.30 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

17 miles from Florissant, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 22m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 45m drive with frequent turns across 33.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Washington Street 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 Florissant, MO to Arnold, MO is easy. At 45m 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 Florissant, MO to Arnold, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Washington Street Unavailable Refreshing
Lindbergh Boulevard Unavailable Refreshing
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway Unavailable Refreshing
I 55 Unavailable Refreshing
I 55 South Unavailable Refreshing
Rosa Parks Highway Unavailable Refreshing
Officer Thomas G Unavailable Refreshing
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Washington Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Florissant, MO and Arnold, MO.

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Start on North New Florissant Road

85 ft · 6 sec · North New Florissant Road
2

Turn right onto Washington Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · Washington Street
3

Turn left onto Lindbergh Boulevard

1.7 mi · 3 min · Lindbergh Boulevard
4

Take the ramp slight right

0.4 mi · 47 sec
5

Merge slight left onto Rosemary Straub Davison Highway

24 mi · 30 min · Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
6

Take the exit slight right toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road

0.4 mi · 27 sec · I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road
7

Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Memphis

0.4 mi · 44 sec · I 55 South: Memphis
8

Merge slight left onto Rosa Parks Highway

1.5 mi · 1 min · Rosa Parks Highway
9

Continue on Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway

1.8 mi · 2 min · Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway
10

Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

0.9 mi · 1 min · Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
11

Take the exit slight right toward MO 141: Arnold

0.2 mi · 28 sec · MO 141: Arnold
12

Keep slight left to continue on MO 141 South: Arnold

440 ft · 13 sec · MO 141 South: Arnold
13

Merge slight right

0.2 mi · 14 sec
14

Continue straight

0.2 mi · 21 sec
15

Turn right onto Jeffco Boulevard

0.9 mi · 1 min · Jeffco Boulevard
16

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 17 miles from Florissant, MO, or about 22m 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 33.9 miles or 45m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 17 miles or 22m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 38m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arnold, MO than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Florissant, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 Florissant, MO

This is one driving day of about 33.9 miles and 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Florissant, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 17 mi from Florissant, MO · 22m into the drive

city in St. Clair County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

East Saint Louis, IL

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

Cahokia, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

East Saint Louis, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17 miles from Florissant, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Arnold, MO

The final approach into Arnold, 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 Arnold, 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

$5.30 one way

$10.60 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $5.82 $11.64
premium $4.89 $6.52 $13.05
diesel $5.61 $7.48 $14.97

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$30–$55

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 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 10.2 0 $3.56 $1.63
Efficient EV 8.5 0 $2.97 $1.36
EV Truck/SUV 13.6 0 $4.75 $2.17

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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Florissant, MO

Afternoon in Florissant on Tuesday

Local time

2:47 PM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Arnold, MO

Afternoon in Arnold on Tuesday

Local time

2:47 PM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

8 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

45m 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 Florissant, MO to Arnold, MO covers 33.9 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Washington Street, Lindbergh Boulevard, Rosemary Straub Davison Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17 miles from Florissant, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.30 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 Florissant, MO to Arnold, MO is easy. At 45m 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 Florissant, MO to Arnold, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Florissant, MO to Arnold, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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