Origin
Bonne Terre, MO
Morning in Bonne Terre on Tuesday
Local time
10:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bonne Terre, MO to Castle Point, MO
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
70.9 mi
114 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bonne Terre, MO
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Castle Point, MO
Gergely Meszárcsek
Trip Overview
This 71.4-mile drive from Bonne Terre to Castle Point, Missouri, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 16 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate via Park Avenue, Benham Street, and US 67 North, with no interstate highways involved. With an estimated fuel cost of $11, this trip offers a budget-friendly excursion within the Midwest region. The route is characterized by frequent turns, making it a more engaging local drive rather than a long-distance haul. It's perfect for a spontaneous day trip or a leisurely exploration of the Missouri landscape.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 67 | 23.1 mi | 26m |
| I 55 | 20.5 mi | 22m |
| Rosa Parks Highway | 14 mi | 17m |
| 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 |
| Andy Gammon Memorial Highway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 67
— 23.1 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bonne Terre, MO and Castle Point, MO.
1
Start on MO E
12 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Division Street
2
Turn left onto MO 47
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Park Avenue
3
Continue on MO 47
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Benham Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward US 67 North: Saint Louis
5
Merge onto US 67
23 mi
·
26 min
·
US 67
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 67
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 67
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 55 North: Saint Louis
8
Merge onto I 55
21 mi
·
22 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 245B
Toward West Florissant Avenue
Use 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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.4 miles from Bonne Terre, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 67.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MO 47 / Park Avenue
Turn left onto MO 47 / Park Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward US 67 North: Saint Louis
Navigation decision point
Toward US 67 North: Saint Louis
5
59.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m 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
7
64.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m 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
67.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
|
Halls Ferry Road
Enter roundabout onto Halls Ferry Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.08 one way
$22.17 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.17 | $24.34 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.64 | $27.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.65 | $31.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.44 | $3.40 |
| Efficient EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.20 | $2.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.4 | 0 | $9.93 | $4.54 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Castle Point, MO
Morning in Castle Point on Tuesday
Local time
10:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
64°F
Oakville, MO
35 mi in
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
2 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 29m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 71.4-mile journey, as the highway share is 0%. This means you won't encounter any long, uninterrupted stretches of high-speed travel. Instead, you'll be navigating through a series of local roads and throughways, including Park Avenue, Benham Street, and US 67 North. The character of the drive will likely involve more frequent adjustments to speed and direction, offering a more intimate connection with the surrounding communities and a dynamic driving experience.
67% 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: 23.1 mi on US 67.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 67 and I 55. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MO 47 / Park Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 70.9 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: near the start (MO 47 / Park Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 59.1 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 1h 29m. Total distance: 70.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.1 miles on US 67. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Castle Point, MO before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: near the start (MO 47 / Park Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 59.1 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Castle Point, 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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