Origin
Bridgeton, MO
Night in Bridgeton on Saturday
Local time
11:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bridgeton, MO to Castle Point, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
12.3 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bridgeton, MO
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Castle Point, MO
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Trip Overview
This short 12.3-mile drive from Bridgeton to Castle Point in Missouri is easily manageable within a single day, taking only about 22 minutes to complete. You'll be covering minimal ground, making it a convenient local trip. The estimated fuel cost is a low $2, reflecting the short distance. The route primarily utilizes local roads like Rosemary Straub Davison Highway and Officer Scott H Armstrong Memorial Highway, with about 34% of the journey on highways. This drive is perfect for a quick excursion within the Midwest region, requiring no overnight stays and offering a straightforward, turn-heavy experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Rosemary Straub Davison Highway | 6.9 mi | 8m |
| Officer Scott H Armstrong Memorial Highway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Gist Road | 1.1 mi | 4m |
| New Halls Ferry Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| MO 370 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Halls Ferry Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Pershall Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Edgefield Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
— 6.9 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgeton, MO and Castle Point, MO.
1
Start on Gist Road
1.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Gist Road
2
Turn slight right
200 ft
·
8 sec
3
Turn straight onto Taussig Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Taussig Avenue
4
Turn left onto St Louis Mills Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
St Louis Mills Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
6
Merge onto MO 370
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Officer Scott H Armstrong Memorial Highway
7
Keep slight left at fork onto MO 370
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
·
MO 370
Toward I 270 North: Chicago
Use the straight lane.
8
Merge onto I 270
6.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 30
Toward AC: New Halls Ferry Road, Old Halls Ferry Road
10
Turn straight onto Pershall Road
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Pershall Road
11
Turn right onto MO AC
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
New Halls Ferry Road
12
Continue on MO AC
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Halls Ferry Road
13
Turn left onto Hudson Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Hudson Drive
14
Turn right onto Edgefield Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Edgefield Drive
15
Turn left onto Duchess Drive
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Duchess Drive
16
Turn left onto Lord Drive
284 ft
·
12 sec
·
Lord Drive
17
Arrive at destination
Lord Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 11.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
St Louis Mills Boulevard
Turn left onto St Louis Mills Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
2.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
MO 370
Keep slight left at fork onto MO 370 toward I 270 North: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 270 North: Chicago
5
3.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 270 / Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
Merge onto I 270 / Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
10 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward AC: New Halls Ferry Road, Old Halls Ferry Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 30
Toward AC: New Halls Ferry Road, Old Halls Ferr...
5
11.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Edgefield Drive
Turn right onto Edgefield Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.92 one way
$3.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.11 | $4.22 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.37 | $4.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.72 | $5.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.79 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Night in Castle Point on Saturday
Local time
11:15 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
6 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
22m 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 on this route. While about 34% of the journey involves highway travel, the majority of your time will be spent navigating more technical local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.9 miles on Rosemary Straub Davison Highway. This means you'll be frequently adjusting your speed and direction, rather than cruising on a monotonous interstate. The character of the drive shifts as you transition between these main roads, offering a varied, albeit short, driving experience.
Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.9 mi on Rosemary Straub Davison Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near St Louis Mills Boulevard.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 12.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (St Louis Mills Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (MO 370): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (I 270 / Rosemary Straub Davison Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 12.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.9 miles on Rosemary Straub Davison Highway. 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: at 1.3 miles (St Louis Mills Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (MO 370): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (I 270 / Rosemary Straub Davison Highway): 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 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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