Origin
Castle Point, MO
Night in Castle Point on Saturday
Local time
11:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Castle Point, MO to Bourbon, MO
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 39m
Distance
78.5 mi
126 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 32m
★
6 AM
1h 39m
8 AM
1h 54m
10 AM
1h 44m
12 PM
1h 43m
3 PM
1h 45m
5 PM
1h 53m
8 PM
1h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Castle Point, MO
Gergely Meszárcsek
Bourbon, MO
Ray Suarez
Trip Overview
The drive from Castle Point, MO to Bourbon, MO covers 78.5 miles and takes about 1h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor, Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway, Jennings Station Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 58.3 miles on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.17 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
39.2 miles from Castle Point, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor | 58.3 mi | 1h 4m |
| Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Jennings Station Road | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| North Skinker Boulevard | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Halls Ferry Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| McCausland Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Kienlen Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
— 58.3 mi, about 1h 4m
Traffic on I-44
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 28 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,432 veh/hr typical · worst 4,422
Quietest
2 AM
~197 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
17.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Castle Point, MO and Bourbon, 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
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Halls Ferry Road
4
Turn right onto Jennings Station Road
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Jennings Station Road
5
Continue on Kienlen Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Kienlen Avenue
6
Continue on North Skinker Boulevard
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
North Skinker Boulevard
7
Continue on McCausland Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
McCausland Avenue
8
Turn left onto Arsenal Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Arsenal Street
9
Turn right onto Jamieson Avenue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Jamieson Avenue
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Toward I 44 West
Use the right lane.
11
Merge onto I 44
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
·
Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
12
Continue on I 44
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
13
Continue on I 44
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
14
Continue on I 44; US 50
58 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 218
Toward MO N, MO C, MO J: Bourbon
16
Turn left onto MO C
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Pine Street
17
Arrive at destination
MO N
Trip Plan
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 39.2 miles from Castle Point, MO, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.3 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 17 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.2 miles or 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bourbon, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Castle Point, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Castle Point, MO
This is one driving day of about 78.5 miles and 1h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Castle Point, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor for about 58.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.2 miles from Castle Point, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 77.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Chambers Road
At end of road, turn right onto Chambers Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
MO AC / Halls Ferry Road
Turn left onto MO AC / Halls Ferry Road
Navigation decision point
4
11.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Arsenal Street
Turn left onto Arsenal Street
Navigation decision point
6
12.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the ramp toward I 44 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 44 West
6
77.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 36m in
Take the exit toward MO N, MO C, MO J: Bourbon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 218
Toward MO N, MO C, MO J: Bourbon
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.17 one way
$24.34 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $13.35 | $26.69 |
| premium | $4.93 | $15.23 | $30.46 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $17.30 | $34.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.24 | $3.77 |
| Efficient EV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.87 | $3.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.4 | 0 | $10.99 | $5.02 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Bourbon, MO
Night in Bourbon on Saturday
Local time
11:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°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
5 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
1h 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...
6 mi from route
~16 min detour
$19
near mile 8.1
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
78.5 mi in 1h 39m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% 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: 58.3 mi on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Chambers Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 39m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Chambers Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (MO AC / Halls Ferry Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.7 miles (Arsenal Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
983 ft
453 ft
Total Climb
949 ft
Total Descent
501 ft
Highest Point
983 ft
~72.9 mi in
Elevation Range
530 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Castle Point, MO
Full guide →Arriving in Bourbon, MO
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 39m. Total distance: 78.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 58.3 miles on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.5 miles (Chambers Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (MO AC / Halls Ferry Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.7 miles (Arsenal Street): Navigation decision point.
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 Bourbon, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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