Trip from Florissant, MO to Malden, MO

Drive Time

3h 54m

Distance

200.2 mi

322 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

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Florissant, MO

Yaroslav Shuraev

Malden, MO

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Florissant to Malden, expect a journey covering 200.2 miles across the heart of Missouri. This drive typically takes about 3 hours and 54 minutes, making it a manageable excursion that fits easily into a single day. You will primarily navigate via the Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway, the Rosemary Straub Davison Highway, and US 60. Budgeting roughly $30 for fuel should cover your transit costs comfortably. Since the entire route stays within the Midwest, you can expect a consistent regional feel as you head south. It is an ideal distance for a straightforward day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

100.1 miles from Florissant, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip features a turn-heavy profile that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Only 19% of the journey is spent on highways, so be prepared for a more local driving experience rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. You will spend the bulk of your time on the Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 126.7 miles. Because of the technical nature of the roads, your speed and focus will shift frequently compared to a standard freeway drive. Expect the road character to change as you transition between these specific highway segments, requiring consistent attention to navigation throughout the 200.2-mile trek.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 126.7 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 early in the drive near Washington Street.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 200.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles (I 270 / Rosemary Straub Davison Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Washington Street

Turn right onto Washington Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

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 none lane.

27.4 mi into trip | ~36m in

Take the exit toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry 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 1A Toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis...

27.7 mi into trip | ~36m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 55 South: Memphis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 55 South: Memphis

158.1 mi into trip | ~2h 57m in

Take the exit toward US 60 West: Dexter, Poplar Bluff

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 66B Toward US 60 West: Dexter, Poplar Bluff

Towns Along This Route

Between Florissant, MO and Malden, MO, road signs point toward Memphis, Poplar Bluff and Bloomfield.

Memphis

27.4 mi in | ~36m

Poplar Bluff

158.1 mi in | ~2h 57m

Bloomfield

181.3 mi in | ~3h 24m | via US 60 Business

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway	126.7 mi	2h 15m
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway	24.3 mi	30m
US 60	22.6 mi	26m
US 60 Business	16.3 mi	24m
North Douglas Street	2.3 mi	4m
Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway	1.8 mi	2m
Lindbergh Boulevard	1.7 mi	3m
Rosa Parks Highway	1.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway — 126.7 mi, about 2h 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on North New Florissant Road

87 ft · 5 sec · North New Florissant Road

Turn right onto Washington Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · Washington Street

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto US 67

1.7 mi · 3 min · Lindbergh Boulevard

Use the none lane.

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 46 sec

Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 270

24 mi · 30 min · Rosemary Straub Davison Highway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 27 sec

Exit 1A Toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 43 sec

Toward I 55 South: Memphis

Merge onto I 55

1.5 mi · 1 min · Rosa Parks Highway

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 55

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

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 55

127 mi · 2 hr 15 min · Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 66B Toward US 60 West: Dexter, Poplar Bluff

Merge onto US 60

23 mi · 26 min · US 60

Take the exit onto US 60 Business

0.3 mi · 40 sec · US 60 Business

Toward MO 25, US 60 Business: Dexter, Bloomfield

Turn left onto US 60 Business; MO 25

16 mi · 23 min · US 60 Business; MO 25

Continue on MO 25 Business

2.3 mi · 4 min · North Douglas Street

Turn left onto MO 25 Business

0.2 mi · 28 sec · West Main Street

Turn right onto MO 25 Business

442 ft · 10 sec · South Madison Street

Turn right onto West Laclede Street

63 ft · 2 sec · West Laclede Street

Arrive at destination

West Laclede Street

Trip Plan

Given the four-hour duration, try to depart early in the day to maximize your time once you arrive in Malden. You should plan for at least one dedicated stop to break up the drive, especially since the route involves significant local road mileage rather than simple interstate travel. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $30 estimate assumes steady driving conditions, and local roads can sometimes impact your vehicle's efficiency. Since you have the flexibility of a single-day trip, feel free to adjust your pace to suit your comfort level. A helpful tip for this specific route is to familiarize yourself with the transition points between the Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway and US 60 to avoid missing turns on these more local stretches.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 100.1 miles from Florissant, MO, or about 1h 55m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 126.7 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 80 miles or 1h 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 100.1 miles or 1h 55m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 5m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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 200.2 miles and 3h 54m.

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.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway for about 126.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 100.1 mi from Florissant, MO · 1h 55m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cahokia, IL

100 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Campton, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 100.1 miles from Florissant, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 126.7 miles.

Arriving in Malden, MO

The final approach into Malden, 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 Malden, MO.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$30.41 one way

$60.82 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 70 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$33.52	$67.04
premium	$4.80	$37.79	$75.59
diesel	$5.64	$44.48	$88.96

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$30

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 70 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	60.1	0	$21.02	$9.61
Efficient EV	50.1	0	$17.52	$8.01
EV Truck/SUV	80.1	1	$28.03	$12.81

Gas CO2

70 kg

EV CO2

23 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 5 hours ago

Origin

Florissant, MO

Afternoon in Florissant on Sunday

Local time

2:37 PM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Malden, MO

Afternoon in Malden on Sunday

Local time

2:37 PM

CDT

Current temp

63°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

17 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

3h 54m 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 Malden, MO covers 200.2 miles and takes about 3h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway, Rosemary Straub Davison Highway, US 60. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 100.1 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 $30.41 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Between Florissant, MO and Malden, MO, road signs point toward Memphis, Poplar Bluff and Bloomfield.

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Trip from Florissant, MO to Malden, MO

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Malden, MO

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Florissant, MO

Malden, MO

Same local time

17 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 54m on the road

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