Origin
Florissant, MO
Late night in Florissant on Saturday
Local time
4:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Florissant, MO to Black Jack, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6m
Distance
3.4 mi
5 km
Drive Score
4/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 6m
★
6 AM
0h 6m
★
8 AM
0h 7m
10 AM
0h 6m
★
12 PM
0h 6m
★
3 PM
0h 7m
5 PM
0h 7m
8 PM
0h 6m
★
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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Black Jack, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Florissant, MO to Black Jack, MO covers 3.4 miles and takes about 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Parker Road, North New Florissant Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.8 miles on Parker Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.50 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6m. Total distance: 3.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 6m drive with frequent turns across 3.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 5 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Parker Road is the longest continuous segment at about 2.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Parker Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Florissant, MO to Black Jack, MO is easy. At 6m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Parker Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (Parker Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.5 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Parker Road
Turn right onto Parker Road
Navigation decision point
3
3.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Parker Road
Continue onto Parker Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Parker Road | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| North New Florissant Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Parker Road
— 2.8 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florissant, MO and Black Jack, MO.
1
Start on North New Florissant Road
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
North New Florissant Road
2
Turn right onto Parker Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Parker Road
3
Continue on Parker Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Parker Road
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on Parker Road
392 ft
·
7 sec
·
Parker Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Arrive at destination
Parker Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.50 one way
$1.01 round trip
$3.77/gal
25.4 MPG avg
1 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $0.57 | $1.14 |
| premium | $4.65 | $0.62 | $1.25 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $0.71 | $1.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 1.2 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $0 in charging · 0 stops · 100% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1 | 0 | $0.36 | $0.16 |
| Efficient EV | 0.9 | 0 | $0.30 | $0.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 1.4 | 0 | $0.48 | $0.22 |
Gas CO2
1 kg
EV CO2
0 kg (100% 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
Black Jack, MO
Late night in Black Jack on Saturday
Local time
4:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°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
25 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
6m 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 Black Jack, MO covers 3.4 miles and takes about 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Parker Road, North New Florissant Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 1.7 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 $0.50 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.
The drive from Florissant, MO to Black Jack, MO is easy. At 6m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Parker Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (Parker Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Florissant, MO to Black Jack, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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