Origin
Republic, MO
Evening in Republic on Tuesday
Local time
8:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Republic, MO to Florissant, MO
Data updated 5 hours ago
Drive Time
4h 28m
Distance
236.1 mi
380 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 15m
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6 AM
4h 29m
8 AM
4h 55m
10 AM
4h 38m
12 PM
4h 35m
3 PM
4h 39m
5 PM
4h 54m
8 PM
4h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Republic, MO
Mikhail Nilov
Florissant, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Republic, MO to Florissant, MO covers 236.1 miles and takes about 4h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway, I 270, MO MM for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 205.6 miles on Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.91 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
118 miles from Republic, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 13m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 4h 28m highway drive covering 236.1 miles, with most of the trip on Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway and I 270. The longest continuous stretch is about 205.6 miles on Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 205.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway and I 270. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 7.8 miles in near I 44 / Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 236.1 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 7.8 miles (I 44 / Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 213.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 213.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
7.8 mi into trip
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~13m in
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I 44 / Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway
Merge onto I 44 / Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
213.4 mi into trip
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~3h 57m in
Take the exit toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 276
Toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
8
213.6 mi into trip
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~3h 57m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 270 North: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 270 North: Chicago
7
233 mi into trip
|
~4h 22m in
Take the exit toward US 67
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 25
Toward US 67
6
233.3 mi into trip
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~4h 23m in
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US 67 / North Lindbergh Boulevard
Turn left onto US 67 / North Lindbergh Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Republic, MO to Florissant, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Memphis along the way.
Memphis
213.4 mi in
|
~3h 57m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway | 205.6 mi | 3h 44m |
| I 270 | 18.8 mi | 23m |
| MO MM | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| US 60 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| North Lindbergh Boulevard | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| West Washington Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| MO 174 | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Main Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway
— 205.6 mi, about 3h 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Republic, MO and Florissant, MO.
1
Start on East Grant Street
89 ft
·
6 sec
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East Grant Street
2
Turn right onto MO P
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Avenue
3
Turn right onto MO 174
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
MO 174
4
Turn left onto US 60; MO 413
2.3 mi
·
3 min
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US 60; MO 413
5
Turn left onto MO MM
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
MO MM
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 44 East: Springfield
7
Merge onto I 44
206 mi
·
3 hr 44 min
·
Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 276
Toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
Toward I 270 North: Chicago
Use the slight left lane.
10
Continue on this road
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
this road
Exit 276
Toward I 270 North: Chicago
11
Merge onto I 270
19 mi
·
23 min
·
I 270
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 25
Toward US 67
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn left onto US 67
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North Lindbergh Boulevard
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto West Washington Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Washington Street
15
Turn left onto North New Florissant Road
87 ft
·
1 sec
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North New Florissant Road
16
Arrive at destination
North New Florissant Road
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 118 miles from Republic, MO, or about 2h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 205.6 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 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 118 miles or 2h 13m 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 35m
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 Republic, 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 Republic, MO
This is one driving day of about 236.1 miles and 4h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Republic, 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 Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway for about 205.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 118 mi from Republic, MO · 2h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
118 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 118 miles from Republic, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 205.6 miles.
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.
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
$36.91 one way
$73.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
83 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $40.53 | $81.05 |
| premium | $4.89 | $45.44 | $90.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $52.13 | $104.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 82.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 70.8 | 0 | $24.79 | $11.33 |
| Efficient EV | 59 | 0 | $20.66 | $9.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 94.4 | 1 | $33.05 | $15.11 |
Gas CO2
83 kg
EV CO2
28 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
Evening in Florissant on Tuesday
Local time
8:26 PM
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 28m 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 Republic, MO to Florissant, MO covers 236.1 miles and takes about 4h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway, I 270, MO MM. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 118 miles from Republic, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.91 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 236.1 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 7.8 miles (I 44 / Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 213.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 213.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Republic, MO to Florissant, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Memphis along the way.
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