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Trip from Florissant, MO to Glendale, MO

Data updated 5 hours ago

Drive Time

26m

Distance

16.9 mi

27 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 24m ★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Florissant, MO to Glendale, MO covers 16.9 miles and takes about 26m 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, East Kirkham Avenue, South Brentwood Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.4 miles on Inner Belt Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.64 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

8.5 miles from Florissant, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 12m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 26m highway drive covering 16.9 miles, with most of the trip on Inner Belt Expressway and East Kirkham Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.4 miles on Inner Belt Expressway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 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 is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Inner Belt Expressway and East Kirkham Avenue. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near Dunn Road.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 16.9 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (Dunn Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These 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.
4
1.4 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward I 270 West

Navigation decision point

Toward I 270 West
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

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 Glendale, 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
East Kirkham Avenue 1.7 mi 3m
South Brentwood Boulevard 1.7 mi 3m
North New Florissant Road 1.2 mi 2m
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway 0.5 mi <1m
Dunn Road 0.2 mi <1m
Eager Road 0.2 mi <1m
North Berry Road <0.1 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 Glendale, 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

398 ft · 8 sec · this road
Exit 1C Toward Eager Road
10

Turn right onto Eager Road

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Eager Road
11

Turn left onto South Brentwood Boulevard

1.7 mi · 3 min · South Brentwood Boulevard
12

Continue on East Kirkham Avenue

1.7 mi · 3 min · East Kirkham Avenue
13

Turn right onto North Berry Road

59 ft · 1 sec · North Berry Road
14

Arrive at destination

North Berry Road

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 8.5 miles from Florissant, MO, or about 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.4 miles.

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 16.9 miles or 26m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 8.5 miles or 12m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 20m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Glendale, 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 16.9 miles and 26m.

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.
The longest stretch is on Inner Belt Expressway for about 10.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 8.5 mi from Florissant, MO · 12m into the drive

city in St. Clair County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

East Saint Louis, IL

8 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

East Saint Louis, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

East Saint Louis, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 8.5 miles from Florissant, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Glendale, MO

The final approach into Glendale, 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 Glendale, MO.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Gateway Arch National Park

Gateway Arch National Park

National Park

Gateway Arch National Park commemorates President Jefferson’s vision of a continental nation, the individuals and cultural groups who helped shape its history, St. Louis’ role in westward expansion, a...

8 mi from route ~21 min detour $19 near mile 12.8
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.64 one way

$5.28 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $2.90 $5.80
premium $4.89 $3.25 $6.50
diesel $5.61 $3.73 $7.46

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$28–$53

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.1 0 $1.77 $0.81
Efficient EV 4.2 0 $1.48 $0.68
EV Truck/SUV 6.8 0 $2.37 $1.08

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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

Night in Florissant on Tuesday

Local time

11:50 PM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Glendale, MO

Night in Glendale on Tuesday

Local time

11:50 PM

CDT

Current temp

45°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

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

26m 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 Glendale, MO covers 16.9 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Inner Belt Expressway, East Kirkham Avenue, South Brentwood Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.5 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 $2.64 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 16.9 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (Dunn Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Florissant, MO to Glendale, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Brentwood Boulevard North along the way.

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