Wright City Rest Area (Westbound)
0.1 mi from route
Trip from Castle Point, MO to Kearney, MO
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h
Distance
246.1 mi
396 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 47m
★
6 AM
5h 0m
8 AM
5h 27m
10 AM
5h 10m
12 PM
5h 7m
3 PM
5h 11m
5 PM
5h 26m
8 PM
4h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Castle Point, MO
Gergely Meszárcsek
Kearney, MO
Cats Coming
Trip Overview
Castle Point, MO to Kearney, MO is 246.1 miles and takes about 5h via I 70, MO 13, and MO 10, with a fuel budget near $39 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Missouri, traversing the Midwest region. Given its relatively short duration and mostly highway profile, it's a straightforward drive. Plan for a single day of travel, keeping the fuel cost in mind for budgeting.
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
123.1 miles from Castle Point, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 25m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 182.7 mi | 3h 29m |
| MO 13 | 24.6 mi | 31m |
| MO 10 | 16.2 mi | 22m |
| Rosemary Straub Davison Highway | 8.6 mi | 10m |
| MO 92 | 7.1 mi | 10m |
| North Jesse James Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| New Halls Ferry Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| US 69 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 182.7 mi, about 3h 29m
Traffic on I-70
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 50 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,090 veh/hr typical · worst 3,686
Quietest
2 AM
~299 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 105 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 Kearney, 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
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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
183 mi
·
3 hr 29 min
·
I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 49
Toward MO 13: Higginsville, Warrensburg
15
Turn right onto MO 13
25 mi
·
31 min
·
MO 13
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward MO 10 West: Excelsior Springs
17
Continue on MO 10
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
MO 10
18
Keep slight right at fork onto MO 10
14 mi
·
19 min
·
MO 10
Toward MO 10 West: Excelsior Springs
19
Turn right onto Saratoga Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
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Saratoga Street
20
At end of road, turn left onto East Broadway Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Broadway Street
21
At end of road, turn right onto North Kansas City Avenue
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
North Kansas City Avenue
22
Keep slight left at fork onto Cliff Drive
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Cliff Drive
23
Turn right onto Dunbar Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Dunbar Avenue
24
Continue on Miller Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Miller Avenue
25
Turn right onto MO 10 Spur
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Jesse James Road
26
Turn right onto US 69
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
US 69
27
Turn left onto MO 92
7.1 mi
·
10 min
·
MO 92
Use the left lane.
28
Turn left onto MO 33
46 ft
·
1 sec
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South Jefferson Street
Use the left lane.
29
Arrive at destination
MO 33
Trip Plan
With a 5-hour estimated drive time, this trip is easily completed in a single day. Leaving in the morning will give you plenty of daylight to reach Kearney, MO, and allow for a flexible schedule. Consider departing before the heaviest traffic hours to maximize your time on the road. The longest continuous stretch is 182.7 miles on I 70, so plan for a fuel and rest stop before or during that segment. Keep the $39 fuel cost estimate in your budget.
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 123.1 miles from Castle Point, MO, or about 2h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 182.7 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 54 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 123.1 miles or 2h 25m 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 Kearney, 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 246.1 miles and 5h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 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 182.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
123 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 54 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 123.1 miles from Castle Point, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 70 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 182.7 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Wright City Rest Area (Eastbound)
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Concordia Rest Area Eastbound
0.1 mi from route
Concordia Rest Area Westbound
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Boonville Rest Area Eastbound
0.1 mi from route
Betty's Truck Stop
0.1 mi from route
Midway Auto Truck Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Mr. Fuel Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
TA
0.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.2 mi from route
Boonville Rest Area Westbound
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.2 mi from route
West Land Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Petro Stopping Centers
0.3 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.3 mi from route
Gasper's
0.3 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.6 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 235 decision points cluster between mile 11 and 239 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
195 mi into trip
|
~3h 48m in
Take the exit toward MO 13: Higginsville, Warrensburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 49
Toward MO 13: Higginsville, Warrensburg
6
219.7 mi into trip
|
~4h 19m in
Take the exit toward MO 10 West: Excelsior Springs
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward MO 10 West: Excelsior Springs
6
239 mi into trip
|
~4h 49m in
|
MO 92
Turn left onto MO 92
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$41.05 one way
$82.10 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
86 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $44.62 | $89.24 |
| premium | $5.26 | $50.95 | $101.91 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $59.87 | $119.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 86.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 73.8 | 0 | $25.84 | $11.81 |
| Efficient EV | 61.5 | 0 | $21.53 | $9.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 98.4 | 1 | $34.45 | $15.75 |
Gas CO2
86 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (66% 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.
Origin
Castle Point, MO
Morning in Castle Point on Monday
Local time
6:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Sunny
S 0 to 7 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Kearney, MO
Morning in Kearney on Monday
Local time
6:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Sunny
S 3 to 10 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
80°F
Columbia, MO
123 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
5h 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...
10 mi from route
~24 min detour
$19
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway, with 94% of the drive on interstates and major roads. You'll experience a long stretch of 182.7 miles on I 70 before transitioning to MO 13 and then MO 10. Expect a significant amount of highway cruising, with fewer exits and more open road for much of the trip. The change from interstate to state highways will mark a shift in the driving environment.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 182.7 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and MO 13. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 23 significant decision points across 246.1 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 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 195 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,029 ft
495 ft
Total Climb
925 ft
Total Descent
567 ft
Highest Point
1,029 ft
~228.6 mi in
Elevation Range
534 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Kearney, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Warrensburg along the way.
Warrensburg
195 mi in
|
~3h 48m
About the Cities
Starting in Castle Point, MO
Full guide →Arriving in Kearney, MO
Full guide →Founded 1856
Kearney is in Clay County, in the Kansas City Area of Missouri. It is the birthplace of the infamous Jesse James.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h. Total distance: 246.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 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 182.7 miles on I 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 26 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 Kearney, 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 26 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 195 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.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.0 hours each way, a round trip means 10.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Kearney, MO before the return drive.
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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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