Origin
Castle Point, MO
Late night in Castle Point on Sunday
Local time
2:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Castle Point, MO to Byrnes Mill, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
34.8 mi
56 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Castle Point, MO
Gergely Meszárcsek
Byrnes Mill, MO
Valeria Boltneva
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Castle Point to Byrnes Mill, you are looking at a straightforward 34.8-mile journey through the heart of Missouri. Expect to spend about 55 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via Chambers Road, Halls Ferry Road, and Jennings Station Road rather than relying on major interstates. With a fuel budget of just $5, this is an incredibly economical route to navigate. It serves as a practical connection within the Midwest, offering a simple transit between these two locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MO 30 | 11.1 mi | 14m |
| 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:
MO 30
— 11.1 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Castle Point, MO and Byrnes Mill, 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
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 276
Toward I 270: Memphis, Chicago
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward I 270: Memphis, Chicago
Use the straight lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 270 South: Memphis
Use the slight left lane.
17
Merge onto I 270
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 270
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 3
Toward MO 30: Gravois Road
Use the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight right at fork
306 ft
·
7 sec
Toward MO 30 West: Fenton
Use the right lane.
20
Merge onto MO 30
11 mi
·
14 min
·
MO 30
Use the straight lane.
21
Take the exit
109 ft
·
3 sec
Toward Upper Byrnes Mill Road
22
Turn slight right onto Upper Byrnes Mill Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Upper Byrnes Mill Road
23
Arrive at destination
Upper Byrnes Mill Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.4 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 19.3 and 22.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
19.3 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward I 270: Memphis, Chicago
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 276
Toward I 270: Memphis, Chicago
8
19.7 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 270: Memphis, Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 270: Memphis, Chicago
7
19.8 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 270 South: Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 270 South: Memphis
7
21.9 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward MO 30: Gravois Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 3
Toward MO 30: Gravois Road
8
22.2 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MO 30 West: Fenton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward MO 30 West: Fenton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.44 one way
$10.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.97 | $11.95 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.70 | $13.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.68 | $15.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.87 | $2.23 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Byrnes Mill, MO
Late night in Byrnes Mill on Sunday
Local time
2:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
55m 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 34.8-mile trek is defined by its turn-heavy local road profile, meaning you should stay alert as you navigate through the area. Because the highway share is 0%, you won't experience the monotony of high-speed interstate cruising; instead, you will be managing consistent turns on local surface streets. The road environment remains steady throughout the 55-minute duration, lacking any long, uninterrupted stretches of highway. Expect a hands-on driving experience where the pace is dictated by local infrastructure rather than open-road speed limits. It is a technical, localized drive that requires your full attention on the road ahead.
36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.1 mi on MO 30.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 19.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 34.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 19.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
On the drive from Castle Point, MO to Byrnes Mill, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Chicago along the way.
Chicago
19.3 mi in
|
~32m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 34.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.1 miles on MO 30. 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 Byrnes Mill, MO before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 19.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Byrnes Mill, 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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Byrnes Mill, MO
More trips to Byrnes Mill, MO
Explore more options from Castle Point, MO or browse trips ending in Byrnes Mill, MO.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse MO road trips.