Origin
Washington, MO
Evening in Washington on Thursday
Local time
5:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Washington, MO to Florissant, MO
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
51.5 mi
83 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Washington, MO
Valeria Boltneva
Florissant, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Washington, MO to Florissant, MO covers 51.5 miles and takes about 1h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MO D, MO 94, I 270 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.3 miles on MO D. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.05 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 51.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Washington, MO to Florissant, MO covers 51.5 miles and takes about 1h 15m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MO D is the longest continuous segment at about 15.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 31.5 miles in near MO 94.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.5 miles you will encounter 14 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 31.5 miles (MO 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.2 miles (MO 94): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
31.5 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
MO 94
Keep slight left at fork onto MO 94 toward MO 94 East, MO 364 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward MO 94 East, MO 364 East
7
36.2 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
MO 94
Take the exit onto MO 94 toward MO 94 East: Saint Charles
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 13B
Toward MO 94 East: Saint Charles
8
43.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 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
7
43.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m 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
8
43.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 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
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 Washington, MO to Florissant, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Memphis along the way.
Memphis
43.1 mi in
|
~1h 2m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MO D | 15.3 mi | 21m |
| MO 94 | 13 mi | 18m |
| I 270 | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| I 70 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| MO TT | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Franklin Avenue | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| MO T | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| North Lindbergh Boulevard | 1.8 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
MO D
— 15.3 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington, MO and Florissant, MO.
1
Start on West 3rd Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West 3rd Street
2
Turn left onto MO 47
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Franklin Avenue
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto MO 94
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
MO 94
4
Continue on MO TT
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
MO TT
5
At end of road, turn left onto MO T
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
MO T
6
Continue on MO D
15 mi
·
21 min
·
MO D
7
Turn left onto MO 94
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
MO 94
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto MO 94
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
MO 94
Toward MO 94 East, MO 364 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto MO 94
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
MO 94
Exit 13B
Toward MO 94 East: Saint Charles
Use the slight right lane.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 70 East
11
Merge onto I 70
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 70
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
Exit 232
Toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 270 North: Chicago
Use the slight left lane.
14
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
this road
Exit 232
Toward I 270 North: Chicago
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Toward I 270 North: Chicago
Use the straight lane.
16
Merge onto I 270
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
I 270
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 25
Toward US 67
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn left onto US 67
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North Lindbergh Boulevard
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right onto West Washington Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Washington Street
20
Turn left onto North New Florissant Road
87 ft
·
1 sec
·
North New Florissant Road
21
Arrive at destination
North New Florissant Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.7 mi from Washington, MO · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.7 miles from Washington, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.05 one way
$16.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.84 | $17.68 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.91 | $19.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.37 | $22.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.41 | $2.47 |
| Efficient EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.51 | $2.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.21 | $3.30 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Evening in Florissant on Thursday
Local time
5:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°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
16 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
1h 15m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Washington, MO to Florissant, MO covers 51.5 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MO D, MO 94, I 270. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.7 miles from Washington, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.05 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.5 miles you will encounter 14 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 31.5 miles (MO 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.2 miles (MO 94): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Washington, MO to Florissant, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Memphis along the way.
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