Castle Point, MO to Grandview, MO is 248.9 miles and takes about 4h 50m via I 70, with a fuel budget near $44 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Missouri, connecting two points in the Midwest region. It's a straightforward, mostly highway drive that's perfect for a single-day excursion. You'll find it an easy way to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
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
124.5 miles from Castle Point, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 26m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 70
215.4 mi
4h 4m
I 470
15.5 mi
18m
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
8.6 mi
10m
I 49
2.2 mi
2m
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
1.6 mi
1m
New Halls Ferry Road
0.7 mi
1m
Dunn Road
0.4 mi
<1m
Halls Ferry Road
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 215.4 mi, about 4h 4m
Traffic on I-70
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 32 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,357 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,863
Quietest
2 AM
~307 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.9×
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 Grandview, 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.
Exit 15AToward I 470 South, MO 291 South: Lee's SummitUse the right lane.
16
Merge onto I 470; MO 291
6.4 mi·7 min·I 470; MO 291
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 470
9.2 mi·10 min·I 470
Toward I 470 South: WichitaUse the straight / slight left lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.1 mi·15 sec
Exit 1Toward I 49, I 435 North, US 71: Joplin, Kansas City, Des MoinesUse the slight left / straight lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·52 sec
Toward I 49 South, US 71 South: JoplinUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·17 sec
Toward I 49 South, US 71 South: JoplinUse the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Merge onto I 49; US 71
2.2 mi·2 min·I 49; US 71
22
Take the exit
0.4 mi·48 sec
Exit 179Toward Main StreetUse the slight right lane.
23
Turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi·41 sec·Main Street
Use the right lane.
24
Turn left onto 12th Street
0.1 mi·32 sec·12th Street
25
Turn right onto High Grove Road
350 ft·20 sec·High Grove Road
26
Turn left onto 11th Street
0.1 mi·24 sec·11th Street
27
Arrive at destination
11th Street
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 50m estimated drive time, starting your trip in the morning from Castle Point will allow you to reach Grandview with plenty of daylight to spare. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in how you pace yourself. The longest stretch without a major change in highway is over 215 miles on I 70, so plan for a fuel stop before or during that segment. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you approach the Kansas City area, where services can be more spread out between exits.
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 124.5 miles from Castle Point, MO, or about 2h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 215.4 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 55 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 124.5 miles or 2h 26m 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 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Grandview, 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 248.9 miles and 4h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 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 215.4 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 24
5 decision points cluster between mile 11.8 and 245.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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
8
229.2 mi into trip|~4h 25m in
Take the exit toward I 470 South, MO 291 South: Lee's Summit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 15A
Toward I 470 South, MO 291 South: Lee's Summit
8
245 mi into trip|~4h 43m in
Take the exit toward I 49, I 435 North, US 71: Joplin, Kansas City, Des Moines
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 1
Toward I 49, I 435 North, US 71: Joplin, Kansas...
8
245.1 mi into trip|~4h 44m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin
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245.6 mi into trip|~4h 45m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.76 one way
$73.51 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg87 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$40.58
$81.16
premium
$4.72
$46.21
$92.43
diesel
$4.80
$47.00
$93.99
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 87.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
74.7
0
$26.13
$11.95
Efficient EV
62.2
0
$21.78
$9.96
EV Truck/SUV
99.6
1
$34.85
$15.93
Gas CO2
87 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Castle Point, MO
Late night
in Castle Point on Sunday
Local time
5:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
94°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 6 to 10 mph16% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 4:25AM CDT until July 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 3:04AM CDT until July 21 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Destination
Grandview, MO
Late night
in Grandview on Sunday
Local time
5:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
91°F
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 6 to 9 mph21% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 4:25AM CDT until July 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 3:04AM CDT until July 21 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
87°F
Centralia, MO
124 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
3 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
4h 50m 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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is almost entirely on highways, with a 94% highway share. For the most part, you'll be on I 70, covering a continuous stretch of 215.4 miles. You'll transition to Rosemary Straub Davison Highway and I 470 toward the end of your trip. Expect plenty of exits and merging traffic as you approach the Kansas City metropolitan area.
94% 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: 215.4 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and I 470. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.8 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 248.9 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 11.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 229.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 245 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 50m. Total distance: 248.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 215.4 miles on I 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 32 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 Grandview, 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 32 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 11.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 229.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 245 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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 4.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Grandview, MO, but most travelers stay overnight.
