Origin
Florissant, MO
Afternoon in Florissant on Saturday
Local time
12:03 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Florissant, MO to High Ridge, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
33.7 mi
54 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 45m
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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High Ridge, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Florissant, MO to High Ridge, MO covers 33.7 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Rosemary Straub Davison Highway, MO 30, Lindbergh Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.8 miles on Rosemary Straub Davison Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.27 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 33.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 47m drive with frequent turns across 33.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 20.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in near I 270 / Rosemary Straub Davison Highway.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 33.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles (I 270 / Rosemary Straub Davison Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
3.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 270 / Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
Merge onto I 270 / Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
23.9 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward MO 30: Gravois Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 3
Toward MO 30: Gravois Road
8
24.2 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MO 30 West: Fenton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward MO 30 West: Fenton
5
24.3 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
MO 30
Merge onto MO 30
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
33.7 mi into trip
|
~46m in
At end of road, turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Rosemary Straub Davison Highway | 20.8 mi | 26m |
| MO 30 | 8.6 mi | 11m |
| Lindbergh Boulevard | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Washington Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| High Ridge Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North New Florissant Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
— 20.8 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florissant, MO and High Ridge, MO.
1
Start on North New Florissant Road
87 ft
·
5 sec
·
North New Florissant Road
2
Turn right onto Washington Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Street
3
Turn left onto US 67
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Lindbergh Boulevard
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 270
21 mi
·
26 min
·
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 3
Toward MO 30: Gravois Road
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
306 ft
·
7 sec
Toward MO 30 West: Fenton
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto MO 30
8.6 mi
·
11 min
·
MO 30
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
147 ft
·
5 sec
Toward High Ridge Boulevard
10
Turn straight onto High Ridge Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
High Ridge Boulevard
11
Turn right
194 ft
·
19 sec
12
At end of road, turn left
151 ft
·
10 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.9 mi from Florissant, MO · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 33.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.9 miles from Florissant, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in High Ridge, MO
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into High Ridge, MO if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.27 one way
$10.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.78 | $11.57 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.49 | $12.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.44 | $14.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 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 | 10.1 | 0 | $3.54 | $1.62 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.72 | $2.16 |
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.
Destination
High Ridge, MO
Afternoon in High Ridge on Saturday
Local time
12:03 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
26 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
47m 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 High Ridge, MO covers 33.7 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Rosemary Straub Davison Highway, MO 30, Lindbergh Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.9 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 $5.27 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 9 decision points packed into just 33.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles (I 270 / Rosemary Straub Davison Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Florissant, MO to High Ridge, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway Arch National Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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