Castle Point to Duquesne is 286.6 miles and takes about 5h 26m via Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor, with a fuel budget near $51 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Missouri, traveling through the Midwest region. The route primarily utilizes surface roads, making it a more scenic and potentially slower option than a pure interstate trip. With only one recommended stop and a total duration under six hours, it’s a manageable day trip for those looking to avoid extensive 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
143.3 miles from Castle Point, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 46m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
261.3 mi
4h 43m
I 44 Business
5.5 mi
9m
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
Longest stretch:
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
— 261.3 mi, about 4h 43m
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 Duquesne, 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
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
261 mi·4 hr 43 min·Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit onto I 44 Business; MO 66
5.5 mi·9 min·I 44 Business; MO 66
Exit 15Toward I 44 Business, MO 66: Duenweg, JoplinUse the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto Duquesne Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Duquesne Road
17
Arrive at destination
Duquesne Road
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 26m drive time, starting your trip in the morning will give you plenty of flexibility. With only one recommended stop, you can choose to break up the drive as needed based on your comfort level. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you transition between road types, to ensure you can take advantage of stations when you see them. The $51 fuel cost is an estimate, so check prices along your specific path. Since this is a single-day drive, you have the advantage of being able to adjust your pace and stops as you go.
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 143.3 miles from Castle Point, MO, or about 2h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 261.3 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 63 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 143.3 miles or 2h 46m 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 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Duquesne, 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 286.6 miles and 5h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 63 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 261.3 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 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 280.6 — 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
8
280.6 mi into trip|~5h 16m in|I 44 Business; MO 66
Take the exit onto I 44 Business; MO 66 toward I 44 Business, MO 66: Duenweg, Joplin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 15
Toward I 44 Business, MO 66: Duenweg, Joplin
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$47.65 one way
$95.30 round trip
$4.22/gal25.4 MPG avg100 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.60
$51.90
$103.81
premium
$5.18
$58.48
$116.96
diesel
$5.35
$60.37
$120.73
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 100.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
86
1
$30.09
$13.76
Efficient EV
71.7
0
$25.08
$11.46
EV Truck/SUV
114.6
1
$40.12
$18.34
Gas CO2
100 kg
EV CO2
34 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 2, 2026
Origin
Castle Point, MO
Afternoon
in Castle Point on Wednesday
Local time
2:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Sunny
NE 7 to 12 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued June 2 at 8:21AM CDT until June 3 at 2:00PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Destination
Duquesne, MO
Afternoon
in Duquesne on Wednesday
Local time
2:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Partly Sunny
NE 6 to 12 mph4% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued June 2 at 8:21AM CDT until June 3 at 2:00PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
68°F
Cuba, MO
143 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
4 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 26m 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.
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...
The young child known as the "Plant Doctor" tended his secret garden while observing the day-to-day operations of a 19th century farm. Nature and nurture ultimately influenced George on his quest for...
7 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 276.7
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...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 227.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is mostly surface roads, with only a small portion on highways. You'll spend the vast majority of your time on roads like the Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor, which accounts for the longest stretch at 261.3 miles. Expect a more rural cruising experience with fewer exits compared to interstate travel. The highway portion, about 2% of the total distance, will likely involve merging and potentially denser traffic before transitioning to the open road.
Only 2% 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: 261.3 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 Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 26m 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.
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 261.3 miles on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 31 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 31 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 11.7 miles (Arsenal Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Gateway Arch National Park, George Washington Carver National Monument and Wilson's Creek National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.4 hours each way, a round trip means 10.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Duquesne, MO before the return drive.
