Trip from Richmond, MO to Florissant, MO

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 15m

Distance

217 mi

349 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 2m ★

6 AM

4h 15m

8 AM

4h 42m

10 AM

4h 25m

12 PM

4h 22m

3 PM

4h 26m

5 PM

4h 41m

8 PM

4h 8m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in and county seat of Ray County, Missouri, United States

Richmond, MO

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Florissant, MO

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Trip Overview

The drive from Richmond, MO to Florissant, MO covers 217 miles and takes about 4h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway, South Spartan Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 124.7 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.93 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

108.5 miles from Richmond, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 3m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway	124.7 mi	2h 26m
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway	54.4 mi	58m
South Spartan Drive	25.5 mi	32m
I 270	4.2 mi	5m
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway	1.9 mi	2m
North Lindbergh Boulevard	1.8 mi	3m
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway	1.6 mi	1m
West Washington Street	1 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway — 124.7 mi, about 2h 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Richmond, MO and Florissant, MO.

Start on MO 10 Business

0.3 mi · 48 sec · West Main Street

Turn right onto MO 13

25 mi · 32 min · South Spartan Drive

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Columbia

Merge onto I 70; US 40

20 mi · 21 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on I 70; US 40

32 mi · 34 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70

22 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

Continue on I 70; US 40

1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on I 70; US 40

1.6 mi · 1 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

Continue on I 70; US 40

1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

Continue on I 70; US 40

103 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 12 sec

Exit 232 Toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 36 sec

Toward I 270 North: Chicago Use the slight left lane.

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 18 sec · this road

Exit 232 Toward I 270 North: Chicago

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 14 sec

Toward I 270 North: Chicago Use the straight lane.

Merge onto I 270

4.2 mi · 5 min · I 270

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Exit 25 Toward US 67 Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto US 67

1.8 mi · 3 min · North Lindbergh Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto West Washington Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · West Washington Street

Turn left onto North New Florissant Road

87 ft · 1 sec · North New Florissant Road

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 108.5 miles from Richmond, MO, or about 2h 3m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 124.7 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 48 miles or 57m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 108.5 miles or 2h 3m 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 26m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Florissant, MO than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Richmond, 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 Richmond, MO

This is one driving day of about 217 miles and 4h 15m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Richmond, 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 Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 124.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fulton, MO

109 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

Marshall, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 48 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Columbia, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 108.5 miles from Richmond, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 124.7 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

HK'S Cafe & Bistro

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Berkeley, Missouri

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 217

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+13145512100

HK'S Cafe & Bistro

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 217

Berkeley, Missouri

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+13145512100

Hive Cafe LLC

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $20 to $30 mile 217

Ferguson, Missouri

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+13149428717

Visit website

The Wine Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 201.5

St Charles, Missouri

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+16364108002

Visit website

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 25.7 and 214 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

25.7 mi into trip | ~33m in

Take the exit toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Columbia

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Columbia

208.6 mi into trip | ~4h 2m 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 232 Toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis

208.8 mi into trip | ~4h 2m 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

209.5 mi into trip | ~4h 3m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 270 North: Chicago

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward I 270 North: Chicago

214 mi into trip | ~4h 9m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$33.93 one way

$67.85 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 76 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$37.25	$74.50
premium	$4.89	$41.76	$83.52
diesel	$5.61	$47.91	$95.82

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$34

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 75.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	65.1	0	$22.78	$10.42
Efficient EV	54.3	0	$18.99	$8.68
EV Truck/SUV	86.8	1	$30.38	$13.89

Gas CO2

76 kg

EV CO2

25 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Richmond, MO

Afternoon in Richmond on Saturday

Local time

2:44 PM

CDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Florissant, MO

Afternoon in Florissant on Saturday

Local time

2:44 PM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 13 mph 18% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 3:39AM CDT until April 14 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 3:28AM CDT until April 14 at 4:15AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

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

14 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

4h 15m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Gateway Arch National Park

National Park

Gateway Arch National Park commemorates President Jefferson’s vision of a continental nation, the individuals and cultural groups who helped shape its history, St. Louis’ role in westward expansion, a...

13 mi from route ~33 min detour $19 near mile 217

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

217 mi in 4h 15m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.

20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 124.7 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

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 around 25.7 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 217 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: at 25.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 208.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 208.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 15m. Total distance: 217 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 124.7 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Florissant, MO before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Yes — Gateway Arch National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Florissant, MO, but most travelers stay overnight.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Richmond, MO to Florissant, MO

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

HK'S Cafe & Bistro

HK'S Cafe & Bistro

Hive Cafe LLC

The Wine Cafe

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Pilot EV Charging Station

Ionna Charging Station

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Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Richmond, MO

Florissant, MO

Same local time

14 degrees warmer at arrival

4h 15m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Gateway Arch National Park

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Are there national parks near this route?

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