Castle Point, MO to Riverview, MO is 186 miles and takes about 4h 3m via I 70 and US 54, with a fuel budget near $29 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Missouri, traversing the Midwest region. For the most part, you'll be on major highways, making it a straightforward trip. Consider this route if you're looking for an efficient way to cover ground between these two points without extensive planning.
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
93 miles from Castle Point, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 53m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 70
84.1 mi
1h 38m
MO C
35 mi
47m
US 54
31.9 mi
35m
MO T
14.7 mi
25m
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
8.6 mi
10m
MO 52
5.5 mi
8m
Possum Trot Road
1.9 mi
7m
New Halls Ferry Road
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 84.1 mi, about 1h 38m
Traffic on I-70
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 42 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,683 veh/hr typical
· worst 4,355
Quietest
2 AM
~345 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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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 Riverview, 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 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
84 mi·1 hr 38 min·I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 148Toward US 54: Auxvasse, Mexico, Fulton
15
Turn left onto US 54
32 mi·35 min·US 54
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Toward MO C
17
Turn right onto MO C
0.1 mi·28 sec·Southwest Boulevard
18
Turn left onto MO C
22 mi·29 min·MO C
19
Turn straight
85 ft·2 sec
20
At end of road, turn left onto MO C
13 mi·17 min·MO C
21
Turn right onto MO 52
5.5 mi·8 min·MO 52
22
Turn left onto MO T
7.8 mi·13 min·MO T
23
Continue on MO 135; MO T
289 ft·5 sec·MO 135; MO T
24
Turn right onto MO T
6.9 mi·12 min·MO T
25
Continue on Possum Trot Road
0.9 mi·3 min·Possum Trot Road
26
Continue on Possum Trot Road
1.1 mi·4 min·Possum Trot Road
27
Arrive at destination
Possum Trot Road
Trip Plan
With a drive time of just over 4 hours, this is a comfortable one-day trip, so you can leave any time you like. Given the relatively short distance, you have flexibility if you decide to make a stop. The longest stretch without a major exit is 84.1 miles on I 70, so plan your fuel and restroom breaks accordingly before embarking on that segment. Keep an eye out for the transition from I 70 to US 54, as this is a key point where the driving environment changes.
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 93 miles from Castle Point, MO, or about 1h 53m 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 41 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 93 miles or 1h 53m 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 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Riverview, 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 186 miles and 4h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 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 84.1 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 19
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
$31.03 one way
$62.05 round trip
$4.24/gal25.4 MPG avg65 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$33.72
$67.44
premium
$5.26
$38.51
$77.02
diesel
$6.18
$45.25
$90.50
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 65.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
55.8
0
$19.53
$8.93
Efficient EV
46.5
0
$16.28
$7.44
EV Truck/SUV
74.4
0
$26.04
$11.90
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (66% 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 Oct 16, 2026
Origin
Castle Point, MO
Morning
in Castle Point on Saturday
Local time
9:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
NW 18 mph23% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Watch
Freeze Watch issued October 16 at 1:51AM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Destination
Riverview, MO
Morning
in Riverview on Saturday
Local time
9:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
NW 15 mph10% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Watch
Freeze Watch issued October 16 at 1:51AM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
4h 3m 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 primarily highway cruising, with 65% of the 186 miles on major roads like I 70. You'll experience a longest stretch of 84.1 miles on I 70 before transitioning to surface roads like MO C and US 54. Expect a steady pace with fewer exits during the highway portions, giving way to more local traffic and intersections as you move onto the state and U.S. highways.
65% 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: 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 MO C. 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 Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 186 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
961 ft460 ft
Total Climb
731 ft
Total Descent
400 ft
Highest Point
961 ft
~172.7 mi in
Elevation Range
502 ft
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 Riverview, MO, road signs point toward Kansas City, Mexico, Fulton and Mo C.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 3m. Total distance: 186 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
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.
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 Riverview, 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 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Riverview, MO, but most travelers stay overnight.
