Origin
Castle Point, MO
Late night in Castle Point on Sunday
Local time
2:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Castle Point, MO to Shrewsbury, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
17.1 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Castle Point, MO
Gergely Meszárcsek
Shrewsbury, MO
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Trip Overview
Castle Point, MO to Shrewsbury, MO is 17.1 miles and takes about 29m via Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Missouri, connecting two points in the Midwest region. The drive primarily uses surface roads, making it a straightforward local transit rather than a long-haul adventure. With its short distance and quick estimated travel time, this route is ideal for a quick errand or connecting two nearby areas without significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Jennings Station Road | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| North Skinker Boulevard | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Halls Ferry Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| McCausland Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Kienlen Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Lord Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
— 3.7 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Castle Point, MO and Shrewsbury, MO.
1
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 West
Use the right lane.
11
Merge onto I 44
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
·
Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
12
Continue on I 44
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 280
Toward Elm Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn left onto South Elm Avenue
280 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Elm Avenue
15
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
Toward I 44 East
16
Merge onto I 44
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
17
Arrive at destination
I 44
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 15.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Chambers Road
At end of road, turn right onto Chambers Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
MO AC / Halls Ferry Road
Turn left onto MO AC / Halls Ferry 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
7
15.4 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward Elm Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 280
Toward Elm Avenue
5
15.6 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Turn left toward I 44 East
Navigation decision point
Toward I 44 East
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.67 one way
$5.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.94 | $5.87 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.78 | $7.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.80 | $0.82 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Shrewsbury, MO
Late night in Shrewsbury on Sunday
Local time
2:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
5 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
29m 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 drive is almost entirely on surface roads, with no highway driving to speak of. You'll spend your time navigating local streets, with the longest continuous stretch on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway measuring 3.7 miles. Expect consistent traffic flow typical of urban and suburban arteries, rather than open highway cruising. The route involves frequent intersections and traffic signals characteristic of navigating through populated areas.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.7 mi on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Chambers Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 17.1 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Chambers Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (MO AC / Halls Ferry Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 17.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.7 miles on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Chambers Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (MO AC / Halls Ferry Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Gateway Arch National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Shrewsbury, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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