Castle Point to Strafford is 208.1 miles and takes about 3 hours 58 minutes via Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor, with a fuel budget near $32 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Missouri, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. With a highway share of 0%, you'll be navigating surface roads for the entire trip. This route is best suited for those who prefer a more local feel to their drives and don't mind sticking to a slower pace through towns and countryside. Plan for a single day of travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
104 miles from Castle Point, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 4m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
188.1 mi
3h 24m
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
McCausland Avenue
1.6 mi
2m
Kienlen Avenue
1.6 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
— 188.1 mi, about 3h 24m
Traffic on I-44
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 36 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,683 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,465
Quietest
2 AM
~184 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
14.6×
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 Strafford, MO.
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Start on Lord Drive
0.5 mi·1 min·Lord Drive
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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
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Continue on I 44
2.7 mi·3 min·Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
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Continue on I 44
3.5 mi·4 min·Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
14
Continue on I 44; US 50
188 mi·3 hr 24 min·Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Exit 88Toward MO 125: Strafford, Fair Grove
16
Turn right onto MO 125
146 ft·3 sec·MO 125
17
Turn slight left onto MO 125
0.1 mi·18 sec·MO 125
18
Turn straight onto MO 125
292 ft·7 sec·MO 125
19
Turn right
90 ft·3 sec
20
Turn slight right onto MO 125
0.1 mi·16 sec·MO 125
21
Continue on US Historic 66; MO 125; MO OO
0.2 mi·25 sec·US Historic 66; MO 125; MO OO
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Arrive at destination
US Historic 66; MO 125; MO OO
Trip Plan
Given the 3 hour 58 minute drive time, you can comfortably complete this trip in a single day. Consider leaving in the morning to allow for flexibility with potential local traffic or unexpected stops. Since this route involves surface roads, be mindful of speed limit changes as you pass through towns. The longest stretch without a road change is 188.1 miles on the Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly before you embark on that segment. The estimated fuel cost is $32, so ensure you have sufficient funds for gas.
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 104 miles from Castle Point, MO, or about 2h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 188.1 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 46 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 104 miles or 2h 4m 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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Strafford, 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 208.1 miles and 3h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 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 188.1 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 207.4 — 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
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0.9 mi into trip|~2m in|MO AC / Halls Ferry Road
Turn left onto MO AC / Halls Ferry Road
Navigation decision point
4
11.7 mi into trip|~22m in|Arsenal Street
Turn left onto Arsenal Street
Navigation decision point
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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
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207.4 mi into trip|~3h 56m in
Take the exit toward MO 125: Strafford, Fair Grove
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 88
Toward MO 125: Strafford, Fair Grove
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.71 one way
$69.43 round trip
$4.24/gal25.4 MPG avg73 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$37.73
$75.46
premium
$5.26
$43.09
$86.17
diesel
$6.18
$50.62
$101.25
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
62.4
0
$21.85
$9.99
Efficient EV
52
0
$18.21
$8.32
EV Truck/SUV
83.2
1
$29.13
$13.32
Gas CO2
73 kg
EV CO2
24 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 Oct 16, 2026
Origin
Castle Point, MO
Morning
in Castle Point on Saturday
Local time
8:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
NW 18 mph18% 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
Strafford, MO
Morning
in Strafford on Saturday
Local time
8:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Slight Chance Drizzle then Chance Rain Showers
NW 18 to 22 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
4 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
3h 58m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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...
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...
20 mi from route
~50 min detour
Free
near mile 208.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is entirely on surface roads, with no highway driving. You'll spend the entire 208.1 miles on local routes, including significant stretches on the Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor. The longest continuous segment you'll cover on a single road is 188.1 miles on the Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor. Expect a consistent pace as you pass through various communities without the interruptions of highway exits.
Only 0% 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: 188.1 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 3h 58m drive. You will face about 9 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 0.9 miles (MO AC / Halls Ferry Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.7 miles (Arsenal Street): Navigation decision point.
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 188.1 miles on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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 11.7 miles (Arsenal Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Gateway Arch National Park and Wilson's Creek National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Strafford, MO, but most travelers stay overnight.
