Advance, MO to Castle Point, MO is 150.9 miles and takes about 3 hours via I 55 and MO 25, with a fuel budget near $24 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive, entirely within Missouri, covers 150.9 miles and is a straightforward trip through the Midwest region. With 82% of the journey on highways, it’s a route that prioritizes efficiency over leisurely sightseeing. Consider this a solid option if you need to get from point A to point B relatively quickly without a complex itinerary. It's a practical choice for a single-day excursion.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
75.5 miles from Advance, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 30m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 55
102.9 mi
1h 50m
MO 25
15.8 mi
23m
Rosa Parks Highway
14 mi
17m
MO AB
5.8 mi
8m
Mark Twain Expressway
2.1 mi
2m
Halls Ferry Road
2.1 mi
3m
Third Street Expressway
2 mi
2m
West Florissant Avenue
1.9 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 102.9 mi, about 1h 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Advance, MO and Castle Point, MO.
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Start on MO 91
212 ft·10 sec·Oak Street
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Turn left onto MO 91
0.3 mi·34 sec·MO 91
3
At end of road, turn left onto MO 25
16 mi·23 min·MO 25
4
Enter roundabout onto MO AB
196 ft·3 sec·MO AB
Toward Interstate 55
5
Continue on MO AB
5.7 mi·8 min·MO AB
Toward Interstate 55
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward I 55 North, US 61 North: Cape Girardeau
7
Merge onto I 55; US 61
1.4 mi·1 min·I 55; US 61
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55
102 mi·1 hr 49 min·I 55
9
Continue on I 55
14 mi·17 min·Rosa Parks Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 44
2.0 mi·2 min·Third Street Expressway
Toward I 44 North
11
Merge onto I 70
1.4 mi·1 min·Andy Gammon Memorial Highway
12
Continue on I 70
2.1 mi·2 min·Mark Twain Expressway
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
Exit 245BToward West Florissant AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn straight onto West Florissant Avenue
1.9 mi·3 min·West Florissant Avenue
15
Turn right onto MO 367
1.2 mi·1 min·Riverview Boulevard
16
Enter roundabout onto Halls Ferry Road
504 ft·10 sec·Halls Ferry Road
17
Continue on Halls Ferry Road
2.0 mi·3 min·Halls Ferry Road
18
Turn right onto Chambers Road
0.4 mi·38 sec·Chambers Road
19
Turn left onto Lord Drive
0.5 mi·1 min·Lord Drive
20
Arrive at destination
Lord Drive
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour duration, starting your trip anytime in the morning should allow ample time to reach your destination before evening. The longest stretch without a significant change in road is over 100 miles, so plan for a fuel stop before you embark, especially since the estimated fuel cost is $24. While there's only one official stop indicated, feel free to pull over at any rest area along I 55 as needed. Keep an eye on your gas gauge as you transition onto MO 25, as highway services can sometimes be more spaced out on state routes.
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 75.5 miles from Advance, MO, or about 1h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 102.9 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 33 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 75.5 miles or 1h 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Castle Point, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Advance, 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 Advance, MO
This is one driving day of about 150.9 miles and 3h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Advance, 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 I 55 for about 102.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 16.2 and 148 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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16.2 mi into trip|~24m in|MO AB
Enter roundabout onto MO AB toward Interstate 55
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward Interstate 55
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22 mi into trip|~32m in
Take the ramp toward I 55 North, US 61 North: Cape Girardeau
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 55 North, US 61 North: Cape Girardeau
5
139.1 mi into trip|~2h 41m in|I 44 / Third Street Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 44 / Third Street Expressway toward I 44 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 44 North
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144.6 mi into trip|~2h 48m in
Take the exit toward West Florissant Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 245B
Toward West Florissant Avenue
5
148 mi into trip|~2h 54m in|Halls Ferry Road
Enter roundabout onto Halls Ferry Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.40 one way
$44.81 round trip
$3.77/gal25.4 MPG avg53 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.25
$25.27
$50.53
premium
$4.65
$27.65
$55.30
diesel
$5.30
$31.51
$63.02
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.8 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
45.3
0
$15.84
$7.24
Efficient EV
37.7
0
$13.20
$6.04
EV Truck/SUV
60.4
0
$21.13
$9.66
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Advance, MO
Night
in Advance on Saturday
Local time
9:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Castle Point, MO
Night
in Castle Point on Saturday
Local time
9:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Arnold, MO
75 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 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
3h 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.
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...
Established by 1750, Ste. Geneviève was the first permanent European settlement in Missouri. Early French Canadian settlers were drawn here by the rich agricultural land known as Le Grand Champ (the B...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 78.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway-focused, with 82% of the drive utilizing major roadways like I 55 and MO 25. You'll experience a significant stretch of 102.9 miles on I 55, offering a consistent pace for a good portion of your travel. The Rosa Parks Highway also plays a role, contributing to the overall highway feel. Expect a driving experience that is largely direct and efficient, allowing for steady progress across the landscape. It's less about winding backroads and more about covering ground.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 102.9 mi on I 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and MO 25. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 16.2 miles in near MO AB.
Driving Effort5/10
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 150.9 miles you will encounter 13 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 16.2 miles (MO AB): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 22 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 139.1 miles (I 44 / Third Street Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h. Total distance: 150.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 102.9 miles on I 55. 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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 16.2 miles (MO AB): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 22 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 139.1 miles (I 44 / Third Street Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Gateway Arch National Park and Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Castle Point, MO, but most travelers stay overnight.
