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Trip from Castle Point, MO to Holts Summit, MO

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 25m

Distance

121.1 mi

195 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 16m ★
6 AM
2h 26m
8 AM
2h 46m
10 AM
2h 33m
12 PM
2h 31m
3 PM
2h 34m
5 PM
2h 45m
8 PM
2h 20m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Castle Point, MO, MO

Castle Point, MO

Gergely Meszárcsek

Downtown Holts Summit, MO, MO

Holts Summit, MO

Renzo Alarco

Trip Overview

Castle Point, MO to Holts Summit, MO is 121.1 miles and takes about 2h 25m via I 70, US 54, with a fuel budget near $19 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within the Midwest region, specifically crossing Missouri. It's a straightforward drive primarily on highways, making it a convenient option for a quick trip. With just one day recommended, you can expect to get to your destination with plenty of time to spare. The journey is mostly on major roadways, so it should be a predictable and efficient way to travel between these two points.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

60.6 miles from Castle Point, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 70 84.1 mi 1h 38m
US 54 24.1 mi 26m
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
Hudson Drive 0.3 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 70 — 84.1 mi, about 1h 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Castle Point, MO and Holts Summit, MO.

1

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 20A Toward I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City
11

Continue on this road

0.5 mi · 42 sec · this road
Exit 20A-B Toward I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 41 sec
Exit 20B Toward I 70 West: Kansas City Use the slight right lane.
13

Merge onto I 70

84 mi · 1 hr 38 min · I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Exit 148 Toward US 54: Auxvasse, Mexico, Fulton
15

Turn left onto US 54

24 mi · 26 min · US 54
16

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward Center Street
17

Turn right onto Center Street

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Center Street
18

Turn right onto South Summit Drive

437 ft · 12 sec · South Summit Drive
19

Turn right onto East Hillcrest Avenue

70 ft · 3 sec · East Hillcrest Avenue
20

Arrive at destination

East Hillcrest Avenue

Trip Plan

Given this route takes just over two hours, it's an ideal same-day trip. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize your daylight hours, though the drive is short enough to be completed even if you leave later in the day. You'll want to keep an eye on your fuel, especially during the 84.1-mile stretch on I 70 where services might be less frequent. Budgeting around $19 for fuel is a good estimate. Since it's a short drive, you don't need to plan for many stops, but a quick break around the halfway point could be refreshing.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 60.6 miles from Castle Point, MO, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84.1 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 27 miles or 36m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 60.6 miles or 1h 15m 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 1m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Holts Summit, 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 121.1 miles and 2h 25m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Castle Point, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 70 for about 84.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Wright City, MO, MO

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wright City, MO

61 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Saint Peters, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Warrenton, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 60.6 miles from Castle Point, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 70 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 84.1 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Chuck-A-Burger Drive-In Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 8.7

St. Louis, Missouri

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13144279524

Visit website

Ionna Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 51.9

Warrenton, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18334662474

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 95.2

Kingdom City, Missouri

+15733106020

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 34.6

Wentzville, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 95.2

Kingdom City, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.8 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 51.9

Warrenton, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 26

O'Fallon, Missouri

+18889982546

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 26

St Peters, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 34.6

Lake St Louis, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 96.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
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
8
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
96.3 mi into trip | ~1h 57m in

Take the exit toward US 54: Auxvasse, Mexico, Fulton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 148 Toward US 54: Auxvasse, Mexico, Fulton

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.93 one way

$37.87 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $20.79 $41.57
premium $4.89 $23.30 $46.61
diesel $5.61 $26.74 $53.47

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 42.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 36.3 0 $12.72 $5.81
Efficient EV 30.3 0 $10.60 $4.84
EV Truck/SUV 48.4 0 $16.95 $7.75

Gas CO2

42 kg

EV CO2

14 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

Late night in Castle Point on Sunday

Local time

12:59 AM

CDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Holts Summit, MO

Late night in Holts Summit on Sunday

Local time

12:59 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°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

16 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

2h 25m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a highway-focused drive, with 89% of the 121.1 miles spent on major roadways like I 70 and US 54. You'll experience a significant stretch of uninterrupted driving, with the longest segment being 84.1 miles on I 70. The character of the drive will largely be defined by these faster, more direct highways, offering a smooth and consistent pace. While the specific roads might vary in their immediate surroundings, the overall feel is one of efficient travel on well-maintained routes.

89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 84.1 mi on I 70.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and US 54. 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 Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 121.1 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.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Castle Point, MO and Holts Summit, MO, road signs point toward Kansas City, Mexico and Fulton.

Kansas City

11 mi in | ~17m

Mexico

96.3 mi in | ~1h 57m

Fulton

96.3 mi in | ~1h 57m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 25m. Total distance: 121.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 84.1 miles on I 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 Holts Summit, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

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. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Holts Summit, MO before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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