Trip from Florissant, MO to Perryville, MO

Drive Time

1h 55m

Distance

95.7 mi

154 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

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Florissant, MO

Yaroslav Shuraev

Perryville, MO

Valeria Boltneva

Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Florissant to Perryville, expect a straightforward journey covering 95.7 miles through the Missouri Midwest. You can anticipate roughly 1 hour and 55 minutes of time behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Budget approximately $15 for fuel to complete the trip. Because the drive is relatively short, there is no need to plan for an overnight stay unless you have additional business in the area. Navigating through the region involves transitioning between the Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway, the Rosemary Straub Davison Highway, and US 61. This route offers a practical way to connect these two points without the complexity of a multi-day itinerary.

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

47.8 miles from Florissant, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. The route features a modest 6% highway share, meaning you will spend the vast majority of your time navigating local roads. You will cover your longest uninterrupted stretch of 57.5 miles while traveling on the Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway. As you transition between the various highways and local stretches, the rhythm of the drive shifts, requiring you to stay alert through the frequent turns. It is a hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged with the road layout throughout the entire 95.7-mile distance.

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

There are about 18 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 57.5 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 95.7 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

28.1 mi into trip | ~37m in | I 55 / Rosa Parks Highway

Merge onto I 55 / Rosa Parks Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

Towns Along This Route

Between Florissant, MO and Perryville, MO, road signs point toward Memphis and Mo M: Brewer.

Memphis

27.4 mi in | ~36m

Mo M: Brewer

89 mi in | ~1h 43m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway	57.5 mi	1h 1m
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway	24.3 mi	30m
US 61	5.3 mi	7m
Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway	1.8 mi	2m
Lindbergh Boulevard	1.7 mi	3m
Rosa Parks Highway	1.5 mi	1m
Washington Street	1 mi	1m
MO M	0.6 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway — 57.5 mi, about 1h 1m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Florissant, MO and Perryville, 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

57 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Exit 135 Toward MO M: Brewer

Turn left onto MO M

0.6 mi · 1 min · MO M

At end of road, turn right onto US 61; MO M

5.3 mi · 7 min · US 61; MO M

Enter roundabout onto MO B

55 ft · 0 sec · North Main Street

Continue on MO B

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

Turn left onto East Saint Joseph Street

365 ft · 18 sec · East Saint Joseph Street

Turn right onto South Spring Street

221 ft · 9 sec · South Spring Street

Arrive at destination

South Spring Street

Trip Plan

Since this is a manageable sub-two-hour drive, you have the flexibility to depart whenever it best suits your schedule. You should plan to complete the journey without any mandatory stops, as the duration is short enough to drive straight through. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before you head out, as a $15 fill-up should cover your needs for the duration of the trip. Given the turn-heavy nature of the roads, it is wise to check your route maps in advance to familiarize yourself with the transition points between the Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway and US 61. Taking advantage of the route's simplicity allows you to enjoy a stress-free trip without the need for complex travel logistics.

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 47.8 miles from Florissant, MO, or about 59m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.5 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 47.8 miles or 59m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 32m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Perryville, 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 95.7 miles and 1h 55m.

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 Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway for about 57.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 47.8 mi from Florissant, MO · 59m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cahokia, IL

48 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

Campton, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cahokia, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 47.8 miles from Florissant, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Perryville, MO

The final approach into Perryville, 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 Perryville, 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

$14.54 one way

$29.07 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 34 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$16.02	$32.05
premium	$4.80	$18.07	$36.13
diesel	$5.64	$21.26	$42.52

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 33.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	28.7	$10.05	$4.59
Efficient EV	23.9	$8.37	$3.83
EV Truck/SUV	38.3	$13.40	$6.12

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 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

Perryville, MO

Afternoon in Perryville on Sunday

Local time

2:37 PM

CDT

Current temp

79°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

33 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

1h 55m 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 Perryville, MO covers 95.7 miles and takes about 1h 55m 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 61. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 47.8 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 $14.54 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.

Between Florissant, MO and Perryville, MO, road signs point toward Memphis and Mo M: Brewer.

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Trip from Florissant, MO to Perryville, 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 Perryville, MO

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Florissant, MO

Perryville, MO

Same local time

33 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 55m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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