Castle Point to Fayette is 144.9 miles and takes about 3 hours via I 70 and US 40, with a fuel budget near $22 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive keeps you within Missouri for its entirety, traversing the Midwest landscape. Most of the trip is on major highways, making it a straightforward commute. With a duration of just 3 hours, it's an ideal one-day excursion, perfect for a quick weekend getaway or a simple relocation.
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
72.5 miles from Castle Point, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 30m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 70
110.9 mi
2h 12m
MO 240
12.8 mi
18m
US 40
9 mi
11m
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
8.6 mi
10m
New Halls Ferry Road
0.7 mi
1m
Dunn Road
0.4 mi
<1m
Halls Ferry Road
0.3 mi
<1m
Edgefield Drive
0.3 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 110.9 mi, about 2h 12m
Traffic on I-70
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 21 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,737 veh/hr typical
· worst 4,325
Quietest
2 AM
~347 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.8×
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 Fayette, MO.
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Start on Lord Drive
284 ft·14 sec·Lord Drive
2
Turn right onto Duchess Drive
0.2 mi·53 sec·Duchess Drive
3
Turn right onto Edgefield Drive
0.3 mi·1 min·Edgefield Drive
4
Turn left onto Hudson Drive
0.3 mi·1 min·Hudson Drive
5
At end of road, turn right onto MO AC
0.3 mi·29 sec·Halls Ferry Road
6
Keep slight left at fork onto MO AC
0.7 mi·1 min·New Halls Ferry Road
7
Turn left onto Dunn Road
0.4 mi·53 sec·Dunn Road
Use the left lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward I 270 West
9
Merge onto I 270
8.6 mi·10 min·Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·25 sec
Exit 20AToward I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City
11
Continue on this road
0.5 mi·42 sec·this road
Exit 20A-BToward I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas CityUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·41 sec
Exit 20BToward I 70 West: Kansas CityUse the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 70
111 mi·2 hr 12 min·I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit onto US 40
9.0 mi·11 min·US 40
Exit 121Toward MO UU, US 40, MO 240: Fayette
15
Turn right onto MO 240
0.6 mi·48 sec·MO 240
16
Keep slight right at fork onto MO 240
12 mi·17 min·MO 240
17
Arrive at destination
MO 240
Trip Plan
Given this is a 3-hour drive, departing in the morning allows ample time to reach Fayette before midday. The 144.9-mile distance means you can easily complete this in a single day, so flexibility is key. Plan for one stop, perhaps around the halfway point, to refuel or stretch your legs, especially considering the longest stretch without a major turn is over 110 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach the end of the highway portion, as services might be less frequent on the final surface road segments.
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 72.5 miles from Castle Point, MO, or about 1h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 110.9 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 32 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.5 miles or 1h 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fayette, 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 144.9 miles and 3h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 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 I 70 for about 110.9 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 0.1 and 123.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Duchess Drive
Turn right onto Duchess Drive
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip|~2m in|Hudson Drive
Turn left onto Hudson Drive
Navigation decision point
6
11 mi into trip|~17m in
Take the exit toward I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 20A
Toward I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City
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11.8 mi into trip|~18m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 70 West: Kansas City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 20B
Toward I 70 West: Kansas City
6
123.1 mi into trip|~2h 31m in|US 40
Take the exit onto US 40 toward MO UU, US 40, MO 240: Fayette
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 121
Toward MO UU, US 40, MO 240: Fayette
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.09 one way
$48.18 round trip
$4.22/gal25.4 MPG avg51 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.60
$26.24
$52.48
premium
$5.18
$29.57
$59.14
diesel
$5.35
$30.52
$61.04
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
43.5
0
$15.21
$6.96
Efficient EV
36.2
0
$12.68
$5.80
EV Truck/SUV
58
0
$20.29
$9.27
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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 May 22, 2026
Origin
Castle Point, MO
Afternoon
in Castle Point on Wednesday
Local time
2:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Cloudy then Scattered Rain Showers
NE 7 mph39% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 22 at 10:43AM CDT until May 24 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 22 at 10:43AM CDT until May 25 at 11:30AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Destination
Fayette, MO
Afternoon
in Fayette on Wednesday
Local time
2:45 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
2 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
3h on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway, with 92% of the drive on major roads like I 70 and US 40. You'll experience a long stretch of continuous highway cruising for 110.9 miles on I 70. The transition to surface roads will occur as you near your destination, with the final 34 miles likely involving MO 240 and US 40. Expect a steady pace with frequent exits on the highway sections.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 110.9 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and MO 240. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Duchess Drive.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 144.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Duchess Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Hudson Drive): Navigation decision point; at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
920 ft495 ft
Total Climb
579 ft
Total Descent
370 ft
Highest Point
920 ft
~103.5 mi in
Elevation Range
425 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 Fayette, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Kansas City along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h. Total distance: 144.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 110.9 miles on I 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 16 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.
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 Fayette, 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. There are 16 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Duchess Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Hudson Drive): Navigation decision point; at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Gateway Arch National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Fayette, MO, but most travelers stay overnight.
