Origin
Shrewsbury, MO
Afternoon in Shrewsbury on Saturday
Local time
3:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shrewsbury, MO to Florissant, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
16.2 mi
26 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shrewsbury, MO
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Florissant, MO
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Trip Overview
Shrewsbury, MO to Florissant, MO is 16.2 miles and takes about 25m via Inner Belt Expressway/South Hanley Road/North Hanley Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Missouri, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Expect a mixed drive that's practical for a quick hop between locations. It's a straightforward journey, ideal for those looking for efficiency rather than extensive sightseeing. Consider this route for its directness and ease of navigation.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Inner Belt Expressway | 9.3 mi | 11m |
| South Hanley Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| North Hanley Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Laclede Station Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Saint Anthony Lane | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South New Florissant Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Eager Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Graham Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Inner Belt Expressway
— 9.3 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shrewsbury, MO and Florissant, MO.
1
Start on I 44
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 282
Toward Laclede Station Road, Murdoch Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
3
Turn left onto Laclede Station Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Laclede Station Road
4
Continue on South Hanley Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South Hanley Road
5
Turn slight right onto Eager Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Eager Road
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 170 North
7
Merge onto I 170
9.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Inner Belt Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 9C
Toward North Hanley Road
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn left onto North Hanley Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Hanley Road
10
Continue on Graham Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Graham Road
11
Turn right onto West Saint Anthony Lane
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Saint Anthony Lane
12
Turn left onto South New Florissant Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South New Florissant Road
13
Arrive at destination
North New Florissant Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 15.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the exit toward Laclede Station Road, Murdoch Avenue
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 282
Toward Laclede Station Road, Murdoch Avenue
3
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Laclede Station Road
Turn left onto Laclede Station Road
Navigation decision point
5
3.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 170 / Inner Belt Expressway
Merge onto I 170 / Inner Belt Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
13.2 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward North Hanley Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 9C
Toward North Hanley Road
4
15.6 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
South New Florissant Road
Turn left onto South New Florissant Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.53 one way
$5.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.78 | $5.56 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.58 | $7.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.42 | $0.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Florissant, MO
Afternoon in Florissant on Saturday
Local time
3:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°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
20 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
25m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive features a 58% highway share, offering a predominantly fast-paced experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch measures 9.3 miles on the Inner Belt Expressway, allowing for sustained travel. You'll navigate through a mix of expressway driving and surface streets as you transition towards your destination. The road character shifts from the quicker pace of the expressway to the more localized feel of South Hanley Road and North Hanley Road.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.3 mi on Inner Belt Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 16.2 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.3 miles (Laclede Station Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (I 170 / Inner Belt Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 16.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.3 miles on Inner Belt Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.3 miles (Laclede Station Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (I 170 / Inner Belt Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Gateway Arch National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Florissant, MO before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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