Origin
Castle Point, MO
Late night in Castle Point on Sunday
Local time
2:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Castle Point, MO to Ashland, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 39m
Distance
129.8 mi
209 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 28m
★
6 AM
2h 39m
8 AM
3h 0m
10 AM
2h 46m
12 PM
2h 44m
3 PM
2h 47m
5 PM
2h 59m
8 PM
2h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Castle Point, MO
Gergely Meszárcsek
Ashland, MO
Valeria Boltneva
Trip Overview
Castle Point, MO to Ashland, MO is 129.8 miles and takes about 2h 39m via I 70 and US 63, with a fuel budget near $20 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Missouri, traversing the Midwest region. It's primarily a highway-focused drive, making it a straightforward journey for a single day. Plan for a relatively quick transit with minimal fuss, focusing on efficient travel between these two points.
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
64.9 miles from Castle Point, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 103.2 mi | 2h 2m |
| US 63 | 13.1 mi | 14m |
| Rosemary Straub Davison Highway | 8.6 mi | 10m |
| New Halls Ferry Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Dunn Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Halls Ferry Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Broadway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Edgefield Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 103.2 mi, about 2h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Castle Point, MO and Ashland, MO.
1
Start on Lord Drive
284 ft
·
14 sec
·
Lord Drive
2
Turn right onto Duchess Drive
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
Duchess Drive
3
Turn right onto Edgefield Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Edgefield Drive
4
Turn left onto Hudson Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Hudson Drive
5
At end of road, turn right onto MO AC
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Halls Ferry Road
6
Keep slight left at fork onto MO AC
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
New Halls Ferry Road
7
Turn left onto Dunn Road
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Dunn Road
Use the left lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 270 West
9
Merge onto I 270
8.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 20A
Toward I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City
11
Continue on this road
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
this road
Exit 20A-B
Toward I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 20B
Toward I 70 West: Kansas City
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 70
103 mi
·
2 hr 2 min
·
I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 128A
Toward US 63: Jefferson City, Moberly
15
Turn left onto US 63 Conn
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
US 63 Conn
Use the straight lane.
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward US 63 South: Jefferson City
Use the straight lane.
17
Merge onto US 63
13 mi
·
14 min
·
US 63
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
19
Enter roundabout onto East Broadway
46 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Broadway
20
Continue on East Broadway
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
East Broadway
21
Enter roundabout onto MO Y
264 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Broadway
22
Continue on MO Y
33 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Broadway
23
Arrive at destination
MO Y
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of 2h 39m, this trip is easily completed in a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. With an estimated fuel cost of $20 and only one recommended stop, you can keep your travel efficient. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid early rush hour traffic, and keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you pass through the longest stretch on I 70 to ensure you don't need to deviate for gas.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 64.9 miles from Castle Point, MO, or about 1h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 103.2 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 29 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.9 miles or 1h 21m 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 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ashland, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Castle Point, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Castle Point, MO
This is one driving day of about 129.8 miles and 2h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Castle Point, 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 70 for about 103.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
65 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 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 64.9 miles from Castle Point, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 70 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 103.2 miles.
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 195 decision points cluster between mile 11 and 115.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
11 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 20A
Toward I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City
8
11.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 70 West: Kansas City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 20B
Toward I 70 West: Kansas City
6
115.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 21m in
Take the exit toward US 63: Jefferson City, Moberly
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 128A
Toward US 63: Jefferson City, Moberly
6
115.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 22m in
|
US 63 Conn
Turn left onto US 63 Conn
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
115.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 22m in
Take the exit toward US 63 South: Jefferson City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 63 South: Jefferson City
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.29 one way
$40.59 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $22.28 | $44.56 |
| premium | $4.89 | $24.98 | $49.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.66 | $57.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.9 | 0 | $13.63 | $6.23 |
| Efficient EV | 32.5 | 0 | $11.36 | $5.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51.9 | 0 | $18.17 | $8.31 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Ashland, MO
Late night in Ashland on Sunday
Local time
2:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
60°F
Warrenton, MO
65 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
15 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
2h 39m 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?
This route is a highway-focused drive, with 90% of the journey on major roadways. You'll spend most of your time on I 70, experiencing a longest stretch of 103.2 miles on this interstate. Expect a consistent pace, characterized by efficient travel rather than winding backroads. The drive progresses steadily, largely following the efficient path set by I 70 and US 63.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 103.2 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and US 63. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 129.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 115.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Castle Point, MO and Ashland, MO, road signs point toward Kansas City and Moberly.
Kansas City
11 mi in
|
~17m
Moberly
115.4 mi in
|
~2h 21m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 39m. Total distance: 129.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 103.2 miles on I 70. 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 Ashland, MO before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 115.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ashland, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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