Castle Point to Cassville is 279.7 miles and takes about 5h 35m via Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor and US 60, with a fuel budget near $49 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Missouri, taking you through the Midwest region. Expect a drive that's mostly on surface roads, offering a more relaxed pace than a pure interstate experience. It's a good option if you're looking for a straightforward, single-day drive without excessive highway time.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
139.8 miles from Castle Point, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 43m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
206.8 mi
3h 45m
US 60
20.3 mi
29m
State Highway 248
14.1 mi
19m
State Highway 39
12.1 mi
16m
MO B
3.9 mi
6m
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
Longest stretch:
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
— 206.8 mi, about 3h 45m
Traffic on I-44
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 22 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,417 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,956
Quietest
2 AM
~186 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
13×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 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 Cassville, 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 WestUse 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
207 mi·3 hr 45 min·Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 70Toward MO MM, MO B
16
Turn left onto MO B; MO MM
3.9 mi·6 min·MO B; MO MM
17
Continue on this road
314 ft·11 sec·this road
18
Turn straight onto US 60; MO 413
9.0 mi·13 min·US 60; MO 413
19
Continue on US 60; MO 14; MO 413
1.2 mi·1 min·Southwest Elm Street
20
Continue on US 60; MO 413
5.3 mi·7 min·US 60; MO 413
21
Continue on US 60; MO 265
6.0 mi·9 min·US 60; MO 265
22
Turn left onto MO 39
1.5 mi·2 min·South Elliott Avenue
23
Continue on MO 39
12 mi·16 min·State Highway 39
24
Turn right onto MO 248
14 mi·19 min·State Highway 248
25
At end of road, turn right onto MO 76; MO 86; MO 112
0.2 mi·23 sec·MO 76; MO 86; MO 112
26
Turn left
52 ft·5 sec
27
Turn right
50 ft·3 sec
28
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 5-hour drive, consider leaving mid-morning to allow for a relaxed start from Castle Point. With only one recommended stop and the longest stretch being over 200 miles, plan your fuel and break around the halfway point. Since the route is mostly surface roads, keep an eye on your speed and be mindful of local traffic, especially as you approach Cassville. The $49 fuel cost is a good estimate, but always check current prices before you depart.
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 139.8 miles from Castle Point, MO, or about 2h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 206.8 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 62 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 139.8 miles or 2h 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cassville, 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 279.7 miles and 5h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 62 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 Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor for about 206.8 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 279.6 — 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
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
226.1 mi into trip|~4h 17m in
Take the exit toward MO MM, MO B
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 70
Toward MO MM, MO B
5
279.6 mi into trip|~5h 35m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$46.50 one way
$93.01 round trip
$4.22/gal25.4 MPG avg98 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.60
$50.65
$101.31
premium
$5.18
$57.07
$114.15
diesel
$5.35
$58.91
$117.83
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$47
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 97.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
83.9
1
$29.37
$13.43
Efficient EV
69.9
0
$24.47
$11.19
EV Truck/SUV
111.9
1
$39.16
$17.90
Gas CO2
98 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Jun 1, 2026
Origin
Castle Point, MO
Afternoon
in Castle Point on Wednesday
Local time
2:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
SE 2 to 6 mph77% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 31 at 7:36PM CDT until June 1 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 31 at 7:36PM CDT until June 2 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Destination
Cassville, MO
Afternoon
in Cassville on Wednesday
Local time
2:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 5 mph18% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 31 at 7:36PM CDT until June 1 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 31 at 7:36PM CDT until June 2 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 35m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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.
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield
National Battlefield
Wilson's Creek was the first major Civil War battle fought west of the Mississippi River, and where the first Union general was killed in action. The costly Southern victory on August 10, 1861, focuse...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 231.4
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is primarily surface roads, with only 17% on highways. You'll experience a long stretch of 206.8 miles on the Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor before transitioning to US 60 and State Highway 248. Expect more rural cruising and fewer exits once you leave the limited highway sections. The drive will feel more like navigating through towns and countryside than high-speed travel.
Only 17% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 206.8 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 Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 35m drive. You will face about 13 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 12.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,491 ft488 ft
Total Climb
1,355 ft
Total Descent
543 ft
Highest Point
1,491 ft
~259.7 mi in
Elevation Range
1,003 ft
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 Cassville, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Mo B along the way.
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 206.8 miles on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 23 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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. There are 23 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 12.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Wilson's Creek National Battlefield and Gateway Arch National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.6 hours each way, a round trip means 11.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Cassville, MO before the return drive.
