Origin
Castle Point, MO
Night in Castle Point on Saturday
Local time
11:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Castle Point, MO to Belton, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 57m
Distance
254.1 mi
409 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 44m
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6 AM
4h 57m
8 AM
5h 24m
10 AM
5h 6m
12 PM
5h 4m
3 PM
5h 8m
5 PM
5h 23m
8 PM
4h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Castle Point, MO
Gergely Meszárcsek
Belton, MO
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Trip Overview
Castle Point, MO to Belton, MO is 254.1 miles and takes about 4h 57m via I 70, with a fuel budget near $40 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest, primarily traversing Missouri on well-established interstate highways. Given its manageable length and focus on major roadways, this trip is ideal for a single-day journey. You'll find the route straightforward, making it a practical choice for a quick transit between these two points without needing an overnight stop.
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
127 miles from Castle Point, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 29m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 215.4 mi | 4h 4m |
| I 470 | 15.5 mi | 18m |
| Rosemary Straub Davison Highway | 8.6 mi | 10m |
| I 49 | 7 mi | 8m |
| Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| New Halls Ferry Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Cedar Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East 163rd Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 215.4 mi, about 4h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Castle Point, MO and Belton, 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
215 mi
·
4 hr 4 min
·
I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 70
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 15A
Toward I 470 South, MO 291 South: Lee's Summit
Use the right lane.
16
Merge onto I 470; MO 291
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
I 470; MO 291
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 470
9.2 mi
·
10 min
·
I 470
Toward I 470 South: Wichita
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 1
Toward I 49, I 435 North, US 71: Joplin, Kansas City, Des Moines
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Merge onto I 49; US 71
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
I 49; US 71
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 175
Toward MO Y
23
Turn right onto East 163rd Street
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
East 163rd Street
24
Continue on North Cedar Street
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
North Cedar Street
25
Turn slight right
116 ft
·
5 sec
26
Turn slight right onto MO 58
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
East North Avenue
27
Turn left onto East Walnut Street
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
East Walnut Street
28
Arrive at destination
East Walnut Street
Trip Plan
With a total drive time of under 5 hours, this trip is easily completed in one day. Consider departing in the morning to maximize daylight and allow for a leisurely pace, even though only one official stop is typically needed. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the longest stretch on I 70, to avoid unexpected delays. Your estimated fuel cost is around $40, so plan accordingly. The flexibility of a single-day drive means you can depart at your convenience, but starting earlier ensures you arrive with ample time to settle in.
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 127 miles from Castle Point, MO, or about 2h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 215.4 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 56 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 127 miles or 2h 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Belton, 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.
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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 Castle Point, MO
This is one driving day of about 254.1 miles and 4h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 56 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 215.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
127 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 56 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 127 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 215.4 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 215 decision points cluster between mile 11.8 and 245.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
8
229.2 mi into trip
|
~4h 25m in
Take the exit toward I 470 South, MO 291 South: Lee's Summit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 15A
Toward I 470 South, MO 291 South: Lee's Summit
8
245 mi into trip
|
~4h 43m in
Take the exit toward I 49, I 435 North, US 71: Joplin, Kansas City, Des Moines
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 1
Toward I 49, I 435 North, US 71: Joplin, Kansas...
8
245.1 mi into trip
|
~4h 44m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin
8
245.6 mi into trip
|
~4h 45m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.73 one way
$79.45 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
89 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $43.62 | $87.23 |
| premium | $4.89 | $48.90 | $97.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $56.10 | $112.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 88.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 76.2 | 0 | $26.68 | $12.20 |
| Efficient EV | 63.5 | 0 | $22.23 | $10.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 101.6 | 1 | $35.57 | $16.26 |
Gas CO2
89 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Belton, MO
Night in Belton on Saturday
Local time
11:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
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
4h 57m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 94% of the journey utilizing major interstates. You'll experience a significant stretch of 215.4 miles primarily on I 70, which offers consistent speed and minimal interruptions. The route is largely characterized by this high-speed interstate travel, providing a smooth and efficient experience for most of the 4h 57m duration. While the majority is highway, the final leg may involve transitions onto other main roads like I 470 and Rosemary Straub Davison Highway as you approach your destination.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 215.4 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and I 470. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 21 significant decision points across 254.1 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 11.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 229.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 245 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 57m. Total distance: 254.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 215.4 miles on I 70. 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.
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 Belton, 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 11.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 229.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 245 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 5.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Belton, MO, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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