Origin
Hollister, MO
Morning in Hollister on Monday
Local time
10:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hollister, MO to Florissant, MO
Drive Time
4h 5m
Distance
263.9 mi
425 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 52m
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6 AM
4h 5m
8 AM
4h 31m
10 AM
4h 14m
12 PM
4h 12m
3 PM
4h 16m
5 PM
4h 30m
8 PM
3h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hollister, MO
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Florissant, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hollister, MO to Florissant, MO covers 263.9 miles and takes about 4h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Esplanade Drive, South Business 65, US 65 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.08 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
131.9 miles from Hollister, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 2m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 5m drive with frequent turns across 263.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Esplanade Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 5m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hollister, MO to Florissant, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Esplanade Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Business 65 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 65 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Veterans Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Branson Landing Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 65 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| American Legion Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 65 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Esplanade Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hollister, MO and Florissant, MO.
1
Start on Old Mill Road
394 ft
·
23 sec
·
Old Mill Road
2
Turn left onto Esplanade Drive
387 ft
·
24 sec
·
Esplanade Drive
3
Turn left onto South Business 65
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Business 65
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US 65 Business, MO 76 West: Branson
374 ft
·
7 sec
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US 65 Business, MO 76 West: Branson
5
Exit the roundabout onto US 65 Business, MO 76 West: Branson
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 65 Business, MO 76 West: Branson
6
Continue on Veterans Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Veterans Boulevard
7
Continue on Veterans Boulevard
151 ft
·
4 sec
·
Veterans Boulevard
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Branson Landing Boulevard
289 ft
·
8 sec
·
Branson Landing Boulevard
9
Exit the roundabout onto Branson Landing Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Branson Landing Boulevard
10
Take the ramp straight toward US 65 North: Springfield
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
US 65 North: Springfield
11
Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
American Legion Memorial Highway
12
Continue on US Highway 65
12 mi
·
13 min
·
US Highway 65
13
Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
11 mi
·
12 min
·
American Legion Memorial Highway
14
Continue on Schoolcraft Freeway
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Schoolcraft Freeway
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Saint Louis
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
I 44 East: Saint Louis
16
Merge slight left
193 mi
·
3 hr 29 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
I 270: Chicago, Memphis
18
Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
I 270 North: Chicago
19
Continue on I 270 North: Chicago
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
I 270 North: Chicago
20
Merge slight left
19 mi
·
23 min
21
Take the exit slight right toward US 67
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
US 67
22
Turn left onto North Lindbergh Boulevard
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North Lindbergh Boulevard
23
Turn right onto West Washington Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Washington Street
24
Turn left onto North New Florissant Road
85 ft
·
1 sec
·
North New Florissant Road
25
Arrive at your destination
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 131.9 miles from Hollister, MO, or about 2h 2m into the drive.
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 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 131.9 miles or 2h 2m 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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Florissant, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hollister, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Hollister, MO
This is one driving day of about 263.9 miles and 4h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hollister, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 131.9 mi from Hollister, MO · 2h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
132 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 131.9 miles from Hollister, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Florissant, MO
The final approach into Florissant, 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 Florissant, 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
$40.08 one way
$80.17 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
92 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $44.19 | $88.38 |
| premium | $4.80 | $49.82 | $99.64 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $58.63 | $117.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 92.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 79.2 | 0 | $27.71 | $12.67 |
| Efficient EV | 66 | 0 | $23.09 | $10.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 105.6 | 1 | $36.95 | $16.89 |
Gas CO2
92 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Florissant, MO
Morning in Florissant on Monday
Local time
10:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°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
9 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 5m 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 Hollister, MO to Florissant, MO covers 263.9 miles and takes about 4h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Esplanade Drive, South Business 65, US 65. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 131.9 miles from Hollister, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.08 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 is a straightforward 4h 5m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hollister, MO to Florissant, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hollister, MO to Florissant, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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