If you are planning a trip from Castle Point to Campbell, expect a journey covering 190.1 miles across the Missouri Midwest. You should budget approximately 3 hours and 57 minutes of driving time, making this a manageable excursion for a single day. With an estimated fuel cost of $29, the trip is quite economical for solo travelers or small groups. Since the route relies entirely on local roads like Chambers Road and Halls Ferry Road, you will not be spending any time on major highways. This drive is best suited as a straightforward day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay.
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
95.1 miles from Castle Point, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 56m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 67
113 mi
2h 10m
MO 53
26.5 mi
39m
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
18.3 mi
19m
Ozark Expressway
14.1 mi
17m
North Westwood Boulevard
3.9 mi
6m
Halls Ferry Road
2.9 mi
4m
North Broadway
2 mi
4m
Third Street Expressway
2 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
US 67
— 113 mi, about 2h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Castle Point, MO and Campbell, MO.
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Start on Lord Drive
0.5 mi·1 min·Lord Drive
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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
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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
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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.
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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
18 mi·19 min·Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi·19 sec
Exit 174BToward US 67 South: Farmington, Poplar Bluff
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Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·17 sec
18
Enter roundabout onto US 67
30 ft·0 sec·US 67
19
Continue on US 67
113 mi·2 hr 10 min·US 67
20
Turn straight onto US 60 Business; US 67 Business
1.6 mi·2 min·North Westwood Boulevard
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Continue on US 60 Business; US 67 Business
0.3 mi·25 sec·State Street
22
Continue on US 60 Business; US 67 Business
2.3 mi·3 min·North Westwood Boulevard
23
Turn slight left
133 ft·7 sec
24
Turn slight left onto MO 53
26 mi·39 min·MO 53
25
Turn right onto MO OO
0.6 mi·1 min·Frisco Street
26
Turn left onto US 62
0.2 mi·13 sec·Grand Avenue
27
Arrive at destination
US 62
Trip Plan
Since this is a sub-four-hour drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though leaving early in the morning can help you avoid local traffic congestion. Plan for at least one stop to stretch your legs and refuel, keeping in mind your $29 fuel budget as you travel. Given the technical nature of the turn-heavy roads, ensure your GPS is updated and ready to handle the frequent transitions between local streets. Because there is no highway driving to provide a break from constant turning, pacing yourself is essential for a comfortable arrival in Campbell. Stay alert at the junctions of Halls Ferry Road and Chambers Road, as these local crossings are central to your navigation.
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 95.1 miles from Castle Point, MO, or about 1h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 113 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 42 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95.1 miles or 1h 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Campbell, 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 190.1 miles and 3h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 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 US 67 for about 113 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.8 and 45.5 — 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
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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
45.3 mi into trip|~59m in
Take the exit toward US 67 South: Farmington, Poplar Bluff
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 174B
Toward US 67 South: Farmington, Poplar Bluff
5
45.5 mi into trip|~59m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.72 one way
$59.44 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg67 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$32.63
$65.26
premium
$4.89
$36.58
$73.17
diesel
$5.61
$41.97
$83.94
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.5 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
57
0
$19.96
$9.12
Efficient EV
47.5
0
$16.63
$7.60
EV Truck/SUV
76
0
$26.61
$12.17
Gas CO2
67 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Castle Point, MO
Night
in Castle Point on Saturday
Local time
9:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Campbell, MO
Night
in Campbell on Saturday
Local time
9:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°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
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 57m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Because 0% of this 190.1-mile journey is on highways, you will navigate through local infrastructure rather than cruising at high speeds. The route utilizes Chambers Road, Halls Ferry Road, and Halls Ferry Circle, keeping you off the interstate system entirely. You should anticipate a consistent rhythm of turns and intersections that define this inland Missouri trek. Unlike long, monotonous highway hauls, this route offers a more hands-on driving experience that changes character as you progress through the local road network.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 113 mi on US 67.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 67 and MO 53. You will hit about 14 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 190.1 miles you will encounter 14 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.
On the drive from Castle Point, MO to Campbell, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Poplar Bluff along the way.
Poplar Bluff
45.3 mi in|~59m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 57m. Total distance: 190.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 113 miles on US 67. 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 Campbell, 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.
Possible but tiring. At 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Campbell, MO, but most travelers stay overnight.
