Origin
Florissant, MO
Afternoon in Florissant on Wednesday
Local time
4:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Florissant, MO to Bolivar, MO
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
4h 17m
Distance
213.4 mi
343 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 4m
★
6 AM
4h 17m
8 AM
4h 44m
10 AM
4h 27m
12 PM
4h 24m
3 PM
4h 28m
5 PM
4h 43m
8 PM
4h 10m
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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Bolivar, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Florissant, MO to Bolivar, MO covers 213.4 miles and takes about 4h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor, MO 32, Rosemary Straub Davison Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 143 miles on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.36 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
106.7 miles from Florissant, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 5m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 17m drive with frequent turns across 213.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor is the longest continuous segment at about 143 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in near I 270 / Rosemary Straub Davison Highway.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 213.4 miles you will encounter 11 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 3.1 miles (I 270 / Rosemary Straub Davison Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
3.1 mi into trip
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~6m in
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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
19.3 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward Dougherty Ferry Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 8
Toward Dougherty Ferry Road
5
23.9 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the ramp toward I 44 West, US 50 West: Rolla
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 44 West, US 50 West: Rolla
6
167.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 10m in
Take the exit toward MO 32, MO 5, MO 64: Hartville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 129
Toward MO 32, MO 5, MO 64: Hartville
6
168.3 mi into trip
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~3h 12m in
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West Commercial Street
Turn left onto West Commercial Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor | 143 mi | 2h 35m |
| MO 32 | 40.8 mi | 57m |
| Rosemary Straub Davison Highway | 16.1 mi | 20m |
| West Commercial Street | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Dougherty Ferry Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Lindbergh Boulevard | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| South Jefferson Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Washington Street | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
— 143 mi, about 2h 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florissant, MO and Bolivar, 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
16 mi
·
20 min
·
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 8
Toward Dougherty Ferry Road
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn right onto Dougherty Ferry Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Dougherty Ferry Road
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on Forest Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Forest Avenue
9
Turn left onto MO 141
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
MO 141
10
Take the exit
105 ft
·
3 sec
11
Turn right onto North Highway Drive
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
North Highway Drive
12
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
Toward I 44 West, US 50 West: Rolla
13
Merge onto I 44; US 50
143 mi
·
2 hr 35 min
·
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 129
Toward MO 32, MO 5, MO 64: Hartville
15
Turn right onto MO 5; MO 32; MO 64
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Jefferson Avenue
16
Turn left onto West Commercial Street
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
West Commercial Street
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on MO 32
41 mi
·
57 min
·
MO 32
18
Arrive at destination
MO 32
Trip Plan
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 106.7 miles from Florissant, MO, or about 2h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 143 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 47 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 106.7 miles or 2h 5m 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bolivar, 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.
+
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 213.4 miles and 4h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 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 Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor for about 143 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 106.7 mi from Florissant, MO · 2h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
107 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 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 106.7 miles from Florissant, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 143 miles.
Arriving in Bolivar, MO
The final approach into Bolivar, 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 Bolivar, 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
$33.36 one way
$66.73 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
75 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $36.63 | $73.26 |
| premium | $4.89 | $41.07 | $82.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $47.12 | $94.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64 | 0 | $22.41 | $10.24 |
| Efficient EV | 53.4 | 0 | $18.67 | $8.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 85.4 | 1 | $29.88 | $13.66 |
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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
Bolivar, MO
Afternoon in Bolivar on Wednesday
Local time
4:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Cuba, MO
107 mi in
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
4h 17m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Bolivar, MO covers 213.4 miles and takes about 4h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor, MO 32, Rosemary Straub Davison Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 106.7 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 $33.36 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 213.4 miles you will encounter 11 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 3.1 miles (I 270 / Rosemary Straub Davison Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Florissant, MO to Bolivar, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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