Origin
Florissant, MO
Night in Florissant on Thursday
Local time
11:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Florissant, MO to Concord, MO
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
36m
Distance
21.8 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 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
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.
Florissant, MO
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Concord, MO
Anna Guerrero
Trip Overview
The drive from Florissant, MO to Concord, MO covers 21.8 miles and takes about 36m 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, South Hanley Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.4 miles on Inner Belt Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 21.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Florissant, MO to Concord, MO covers 21.8 miles and takes about 36m, 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 20 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 10.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 1.2 miles in near Dunn Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 21.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (Dunn Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 13 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Dunn Road
Turn right onto Dunn Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward I 170 South: Clayton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 26A
Toward I 170 South: Clayton
8
13 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward Brentwood Boulevard North, Eager Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1C
Toward Brentwood Boulevard North, Eager Road
6
13.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Eager Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Eager Road
5
13.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
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 Florissant, MO to Concord, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Brentwood Boulevard North along the way.
Brentwood Boulevard North
13 mi in
|
~17m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Inner Belt Expressway | 10.4 mi | 12m |
| Laclede Station Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| South Hanley Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| North New Florissant Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Musick Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Lavinia Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Gravois Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Rosemary Straub Davison Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Inner Belt Expressway
— 10.4 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florissant, MO and Concord, MO.
1
Start on North New Florissant Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North New Florissant Road
2
Turn right onto Dunn Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Dunn Road
Use the right lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 270 West
4
Merge onto I 270
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 26A
Toward I 170 South: Clayton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 170
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Inner Belt Expressway
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 1C
Toward Brentwood Boulevard North, Eager Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
512 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Eager Road
9
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
this road
Exit 1C
Toward Eager Road
10
Turn left onto Eager Road
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Eager Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Turn slight right
512 ft
·
18 sec
12
Keep slight left at fork
137 ft
·
5 sec
13
Turn right onto South Hanley Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South Hanley Road
14
Continue on Laclede Station Road
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Laclede Station Road
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto MO 30
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Gravois Road
16
Turn left onto Musick Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Musick Road
17
Continue on Musick Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Musick Avenue
18
Turn right onto Lavinia Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lavinia Drive
19
Turn right onto Concord Village Avenue
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Concord Village Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
Concord Village Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.41 one way
$6.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.74 | $7.48 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.20 | $8.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.81 | $9.63 |
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 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.91 | $0.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.05 | $1.40 |
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
Concord, MO
Night in Concord on Thursday
Local time
11:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
36m 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 Concord, MO covers 21.8 miles and takes about 36m 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, South Hanley Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.9 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 $3.41 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 short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 21.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (Dunn Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 13 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Florissant, MO to Concord, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Brentwood Boulevard North along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway Arch National Park.
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