Origin
Castle Point, MO
Night in Castle Point on Saturday
Local time
9:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Castle Point, MO to Bernie, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 39m
Distance
187.7 mi
302 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 27m
★
6 AM
3h 39m
8 AM
4h 4m
10 AM
3h 48m
12 PM
3h 45m
3 PM
3h 49m
5 PM
4h 3m
8 PM
3h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Castle Point, MO
Gergely Meszárcsek
Bernie, MO
Lena Khrupina
Trip Overview
Spanning 187.7 miles, this route from Castle Point to Bernie, Missouri, is a straightforward journey through the Midwest that typically takes about 3 hours and 39 minutes to complete. Because the travel time is manageable, you can easily tackle this as a single-day trip without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $29 for fuel to cover the distance. Navigating this path requires sticking to local roads like Chambers Road and Halls Ferry Road rather than relying on major interstates. It is an ideal option if you prefer a direct, local transit experience over the high-speed monotony of typical highway travel.
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
93.9 miles from Castle Point, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 51m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway | 126.7 mi | 2h 15m |
| US 60 | 22.6 mi | 26m |
| Ozark Expressway | 14.1 mi | 17m |
| US 60 Business | 10.9 mi | 16m |
| Halls Ferry Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| North Broadway | 2 mi | 4m |
| Third Street Expressway | 2 mi | 2m |
| Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
— 126.7 mi, about 2h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Castle Point, MO and Bernie, MO.
1
Start on Lord Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lord Drive
2
At end of road, turn right onto Chambers Road
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Chambers Road
3
Turn left onto MO AC
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Halls Ferry Road
4
Enter roundabout onto Halls Ferry Road
466 ft
·
10 sec
·
Halls Ferry Road
5
Continue on Halls Ferry Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Halls Ferry Road
6
Turn slight right onto North Broadway
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
North Broadway
7
Turn right onto Carrie Avenue
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Carrie Avenue
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Toward I 70 East
9
Merge onto I 70
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Mark Twain Expressway
10
Continue on I 70
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Andy Gammon Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 44
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Third Street Expressway
Exit 249A
Toward I 44 West: Tulsa, Memphis
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 44; I 55
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Ozark Expressway
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55
13 mi
·
16 min
·
Ozark Expressway
Exit 290B
14
Continue on I 55
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway
15
Continue on I 55
127 mi
·
2 hr 15 min
·
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 66B
Toward US 60 West: Dexter, Poplar Bluff
17
Merge onto US 60
23 mi
·
26 min
·
US 60
18
Take the exit onto US 60 Business
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
US 60 Business
Toward MO 25, US 60 Business: Dexter, Bloomfield
19
Turn left onto US 60 Business; MO 25
11 mi
·
15 min
·
US 60 Business; MO 25
20
Arrive at destination
MO 25
Trip Plan
Given the 3 hour and 39 minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time to avoid the heaviest local traffic. Since you are limited to just one recommended stop along the way, plan your break strategically to coincide with the midpoint of your journey to keep fatigue at bay. Be mindful that because you are relying entirely on local roads like Halls Ferry Circle, your pace will be dictated by local conditions rather than speed limits. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge throughout the trip, as the $29 estimate assumes steady consumption without long idle times. A smart tip for this specific route is to double-check your turn-by-turn navigation before leaving Castle Point, as the reliance on local roads involves more frequent course changes than a typical highway-based drive.
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 93.9 miles from Castle Point, MO, or about 1h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 126.7 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 41 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 93.9 miles or 1h 51m 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 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bernie, 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 187.7 miles and 3h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 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 Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway for about 126.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
94 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 93.9 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 Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 126.7 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 2.8 and 176.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Halls Ferry Road
Enter roundabout onto Halls Ferry Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
9
9.1 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 44 / Third Street Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 44 / Third Street Expressway toward I 44 West: Tulsa, Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 249A
Toward I 44 West: Tulsa, Memphis
5
12 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
I 55 / Ozark Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55 / Ozark Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 290B
6
153.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 55m in
Take the exit toward US 60 West: Dexter, Poplar Bluff
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 66B
Toward US 60 West: Dexter, Poplar Bluff
5
176.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 22m in
|
US 60 Business
Take the exit onto US 60 Business toward MO 25, US 60 Business: Dexter, Bloomfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MO 25, US 60 Business: Dexter, Bloomfiel...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.34 one way
$58.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
66 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $32.22 | $64.44 |
| premium | $4.89 | $36.12 | $72.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $41.44 | $82.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 65.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 56.3 | 0 | $19.71 | $9.01 |
| Efficient EV | 46.9 | 0 | $16.42 | $7.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 75.1 | 0 | $26.28 | $12.01 |
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 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
Bernie, MO
Night in Bernie on Saturday
Local time
9:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Arnold, MO
94 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
3 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
3h 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.
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...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
$19
near mile 12.9
View on nps.gov
Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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 71.2
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you make your way through the Missouri landscape. Since the route features a 0% highway share, you will spend the entire 187.7 miles navigating local roads, which demands more focus than a standard interstate cruise. The character of the drive is consistent, emphasizing technical turns and local traffic patterns rather than open-road speed. You won't find any long, uninterrupted highway stretches here, so prepare for a steady, hands-on driving experience from start to finish. This profile is best suited for drivers who enjoy staying active behind the wheel rather than those looking to cruise on cruise control.
Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 126.7 mi on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in near Halls Ferry Road.
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 187.7 miles you will encounter 12 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 2.8 miles (Halls Ferry Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.1 miles (I 44 / Third Street Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12 miles (I 55 / Ozark Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
614 ft
302 ft
Total Climb
399 ft
Total Descent
591 ft
Highest Point
614 ft
~93.9 mi in
Elevation Range
312 ft
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 Bernie, MO, road signs point toward Poplar Bluff and Bloomfield.
Poplar Bluff
153.7 mi in
|
~2h 55m
Bloomfield
176.8 mi in
|
~3h 22m
|
via US 60 Business
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 39m. Total distance: 187.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 126.7 miles on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway. 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 Bernie, 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 2.8 miles (Halls Ferry Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.1 miles (I 44 / Third Street Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12 miles (I 55 / Ozark 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 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Bernie, 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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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