Castle Point to Neosho is 295.3 miles and takes about 5h 40m via Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor and George Washington Carver Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $46 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Missouri, traversing the Midwest region. Expect a drive mostly on surface roads, offering a more relaxed pace than a pure interstate experience. It's a manageable one-day drive, ideal if you prefer to reach your destination without an overnight stay, though you could certainly break it up if desired.
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
147.6 miles from Castle Point, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 51m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
258.8 mi
4h 41m
George Washington Carver Memorial Highway
12 mi
17m
US 60 Business
4.3 mi
6m
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
Longest stretch:
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
— 258.8 mi, about 4h 41m
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 Neosho, 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
259 mi·4 hr 41 min·Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·37 sec
Exit 18AToward MO 59 South: Diamond
16
Merge onto MO 59
12 mi·17 min·George Washington Carver Memorial Highway
17
Turn slight right
0.3 mi·59 sec
18
Turn right onto US 60 Business
4.3 mi·6 min·US 60 Business
19
Turn left onto MO 86
365 ft·9 sec·West Coler Street
20
Turn right onto North Jefferson Street
0.3 mi·46 sec·North Jefferson Street
21
Turn left onto West Main Street
511 ft·22 sec·West Main Street
22
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Trip Plan
With a 5 hour 40 minute estimated drive time, you can comfortably complete this trip in one day. Aim for a morning departure from Castle Point to maximize daylight. While the drive is under six hours, there's one suggested stop, so plan for a brief pause to stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially as you progress through the 258.8-mile segment on the Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor, as services might be more spread out. The $46 fuel estimate is a helpful guide for budgeting.
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 147.6 miles from Castle Point, MO, or about 2h 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 258.8 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 65 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 147.6 miles or 2h 51m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Neosho, 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 295.3 miles and 5h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 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 258.8 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 295.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.5 mi into trip|~1m in|Chambers Road
At end of road, turn right onto Chambers Road
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
5
278 mi into trip|~5h 13m in
Take the exit toward MO 59 South: Diamond
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 18A
Toward MO 59 South: Diamond
5
294.9 mi into trip|~5h 38m in|North Jefferson Street
Turn right onto North Jefferson Street
Navigation decision point
5
295.2 mi into trip|~5h 39m in|West Main Street
Turn left onto West Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$49.10 one way
$98.19 round trip
$4.22/gal25.4 MPG avg103 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.60
$53.48
$106.96
premium
$5.18
$60.26
$120.51
diesel
$5.35
$62.20
$124.40
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 103.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
88.6
1
$31.01
$14.17
Efficient EV
73.8
0
$25.84
$11.81
EV Truck/SUV
118.1
1
$41.34
$18.90
Gas CO2
103 kg
EV CO2
35 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
2:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Sunny
E 13 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued June 2 at 2:30PM CDT until June 3 at 2:00PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued June 2 at 2:17PM CDT until June 4 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Destination
Neosho, MO
Afternoon
in Neosho on Wednesday
Local time
2:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
E 10 mph19% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued June 2 at 2:30PM CDT until June 3 at 2:00PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued June 2 at 2:17PM CDT until June 4 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
68°F
Cuba, MO
148 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 40m 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.
George Washington Carver National Monument
National Monument
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...
2 mi from route
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 285.1
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...
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is primarily surface roads, with only a 100% highway share if you consider the combined segments of the Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor and George Washington Carver Memorial Highway. You'll encounter your longest continuous stretch on the Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor, covering 258.8 miles. Since it's mostly surface roads, anticipate passing through towns and encountering more varied traffic patterns than on a limited-access highway.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 258.8 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 40m drive. You will face about 12 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 12.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 278 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Neosho is a sizeable town in Southwest Missouri and has several monikers, among them "Gateway To The Ozarks," "City of Springs," and "Flower Box City". The latter two pertain to characteristics of the town, namely the source of numerous springs as well as a citywide initiative involving flower boxes. The name Neosho is derived from a Native American word meaning "clear, cold water".
Top landmarks
•Neosho Commercial Historic District — historic district in Neosho, Missouri
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 258.8 miles on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 27 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 27 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Chambers Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 278 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes — George Washington Carver National Monument, Gateway Arch National Park 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 5.7 hours each way, a round trip means 11.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Neosho, MO before the return drive.
