Origin
Webb City, MO
Late night in Webb City on Saturday
Local time
5:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 22m
Distance
295.1 mi
475 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$44
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Webb City, MO
Kelly
Florissant, MO
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The drive from Webb City, MO to Florissant, MO covers 295.1 miles and takes about 4h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East MacArthur Drive, the route, MO 249 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.81 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
147.5 miles from Webb City, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 11m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 22m. Total distance: 295.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 4h 22m drive with frequent turns across 295.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 22m 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 Webb City, MO to Florissant, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East MacArthur Drive | — | — |
| the route | — | — |
| MO 249 South | — | — |
| Governor Warren E Hearnes Memorial Highway | — | — |
| I 44 | — | — |
| East 7th Street | — | — |
| Cimarron Road | — | — |
| I 44 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Webb City, MO and Florissant, MO.
Start on North Main Street
Turn left onto East MacArthur Drive
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
Exit the roundabout
Take the exit slight right toward MO 249 South: Joplin
Merge slight left onto Governor Warren E Hearnes Memorial Highway
Take the exit slight right toward MO 66, I 44 Business
Turn left onto East 7th Street
Continue on Cimarron Road
Take the ramp slight right toward I 44 East, I 49 North, US 71 North: Springfield, Kansas City
Merge slight left onto Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago
Continue on I 270 North: Chicago
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward US 67
Turn left onto North Lindbergh Boulevard
Turn right onto West Washington Street
Turn left onto North New Florissant Road
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 65 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 147.5 miles or 2h 11m 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.
Open the route before leaving Webb City, 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 Webb City, MO
This is one driving day of about 295.1 miles and 4h 22m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 147.5 mi from Webb City, MO · 2h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
148 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.
A short stop after about 65 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 147.5 miles from Webb City, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$43.81 one way
$87.62 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $49.41 | $98.82 |
| premium | $4.65 | $54.07 | $108.14 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $61.62 | $123.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 103.3 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 88.5 | 1 | $30.99 | $14.16 |
| Efficient EV | 73.8 | 0 | $25.82 | $11.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 118 | 1 | $41.31 | $18.89 |
Gas CO2
103 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Webb City on Saturday
Local time
5:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Florissant on Saturday
Local time
5:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
76°F
Waynesville, MO
148 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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