Spanning 165.4 miles, this journey from Castle Point to Bloomfield takes you through the heart of the Midwest in approximately 3 hours and 23 minutes. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive, you should plan on this being a dedicated one-day trip. Budget about $25 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Navigating through local corridors like Chambers Road, Halls Ferry Road, and Halls Ferry Circle, you will find this route is best suited for those who prefer navigating regional paths over high-speed transit. It is a straightforward trek that allows you to experience the local character of Missouri without the need for an overnight stop.
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
82.7 miles from Castle Point, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 39m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
101 mi
1h 48m
MO 25
30.4 mi
45m
Ozark Expressway
14.1 mi
17m
Nash Road
5.6 mi
7m
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
— 101 mi, about 1h 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Castle Point, MO and Bloomfield, MO.
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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 249AToward I 44 West: Tulsa, MemphisUse 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
101 mi·1 hr 48 min·Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Exit 91Toward MO AB: Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
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Keep slight right at fork
160 ft·3 sec
Exit 91Toward MO AB: Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
18
Turn right onto MO AB
5.6 mi·7 min·Nash Road
19
Enter roundabout onto MO 25
191 ft·3 sec·MO 25
Toward MO 25 South: Delta
20
Continue on MO 25
30 mi·45 min·MO 25
Toward MO 25 South: Delta
21
Turn right onto MO AA
1.2 mi·2 min·North Prairie Street
22
Turn right onto MO J
36 ft·1 sec·West Missouri Street
23
Arrive at destination
MO J
Trip Plan
Given the turn-heavy nature of this 165.4-mile trek, plan to leave early in the day to navigate the local roads during daylight hours. You should factor in at least one planned stop to stretch your legs, as the constant steering can be more fatiguing than a standard highway drive. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $25 estimate is a baseline; local driving patterns may impact your actual consumption. Since the route relies on Chambers Road and Halls Ferry Road, ensure your GPS is updated to handle the frequent turns through these local intersections. This flexibility allows you to manage your pace, so do not hesitate to pull over if you need a break from the winding path.
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 82.7 miles from Castle Point, MO, or about 1h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 101 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 36 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 82.7 miles or 1h 39m 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 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bloomfield, 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 165.4 miles and 3h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 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 101 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.8 and 128.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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
5
128 mi into trip|~2h 27m in
Take the exit toward MO AB: Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 91
Toward MO AB: Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
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128.2 mi into trip|~2h 27m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MO AB: Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 91
Toward MO AB: Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.86 one way
$51.72 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg58 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$28.39
$56.78
premium
$4.89
$31.83
$63.66
diesel
$5.61
$36.52
$73.04
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
49.6
0
$17.37
$7.94
Efficient EV
41.4
0
$14.47
$6.62
EV Truck/SUV
66.2
0
$23.16
$10.59
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Castle Point, MO
Night
in Castle Point on Saturday
Local time
11:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bloomfield, MO
Night
in Bloomfield on Saturday
Local time
11:14 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Arnold, MO
83 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
17 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
3h 23m 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...
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...
6 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
near mile 74.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highly technical experience behind the wheel, as this route consists entirely of local roads with a 0% highway share. You will be navigating constant turns and intersections rather than settling into a monotonous interstate cruise. The road demands your full attention, as there are no long, uninterrupted stretches to zone out on. Because the path relies on local connectors, you will feel the rhythm of the terrain as you move between the two points. Prepare for a hands-on driving experience where your focus stays sharp from start to finish.
Only 29% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 101 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 15 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 Effort6/10
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 165.4 miles you will encounter 15 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.
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 Bloomfield, MO, road signs point toward Memphis and Mo Ab: Cape Girardeau Regional Airport.
Memphis
9.1 mi in|~16m|via I 44
Mo Ab: Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
128 mi in|~2h 27m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 23m. Total distance: 165.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 101 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 Bloomfield, 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 3.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Bloomfield, MO, but most travelers stay overnight.
