Trip from Castle Point, MO to Weatherby Lake, MO

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 6m

Distance

261.6 mi

421 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$41

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min

4 AM

4h 53m ★

6 AM

5h 7m

8 AM

5h 34m

10 AM

5h 16m

12 PM

5h 14m

3 PM

5h 18m

5 PM

5h 33m

8 PM

4h 59m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Castle Point, MO

Gergely Meszárcsek

Weatherby Lake, MO

Niki Clark

Trip Overview

This 261.6-mile journey from Castle Point, MO, to Weatherby Lake, MO, is estimated to take around 5 hours and 6 minutes of driving time. With a fuel cost estimated at $40, this route is best suited for a single day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. The drive primarily utilizes local roads like Duchess Drive, Edgefield Drive, and Hudson Drive, meaning you'll experience a more connected, in-town feel rather than open highway speeds. Given the relatively short duration and modest fuel expense, it offers a flexible travel option within the Midwest region.

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

130.8 miles from Castle Point, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 33m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 70	215.4 mi	4h 4m
Alexander Doniphan Memorial Highway	10 mi	11m
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway	8.6 mi	10m
Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway	7.8 mi	9m
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway	5.6 mi	6m
I 435	3.3 mi	3m
Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway	1.8 mi	2m
I435 N	1.3 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 70 — 215.4 mi, about 4h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Castle Point, MO and Weatherby Lake, MO.

Start on Lord Drive

284 ft · 14 sec · Lord Drive

Turn right onto Duchess Drive

0.2 mi · 53 sec · Duchess Drive

Turn right onto Edgefield Drive

0.3 mi · 1 min · Edgefield Drive

Turn left onto Hudson Drive

0.3 mi · 1 min · Hudson Drive

At end of road, turn right onto MO AC

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Halls Ferry Road

Keep slight left at fork onto MO AC

0.7 mi · 1 min · New Halls Ferry Road

Turn left onto Dunn Road

0.4 mi · 53 sec · Dunn Road

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Toward I 270 West

Merge onto I 270

8.6 mi · 10 min · Rosemary Straub Davison Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 25 sec

Exit 20A Toward I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City

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.

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 41 sec

Exit 20B Toward I 70 West: Kansas City Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 70

215 mi · 4 hr 4 min · I 70

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 70

2.7 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

Continue on I 70

1.8 mi · 2 min · Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 70

2.9 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

Continue on I 70

0.8 mi · 58 sec · George Brett Super Highway

Take the exit

1.1 mi · 2 min

Exit 8B Toward I 435 North, US 24 East: Des Moines Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 435; US 24

7.8 mi · 9 min · Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway

Continue on I435 N

1.3 mi · 1 min · I435 N

Continue on I 435

3.3 mi · 3 min · I 435

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 48 sec

Exit 49A Toward MO 152 West

Merge onto MO 152

10 mi · 11 min · Alexander Doniphan Memorial Highway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Toward Amity Avenue Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto North Amity Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Amity Avenue

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn right onto Northwest Barry Road

0.4 mi · 47 sec · Northwest Barry Road

Turn left onto Northwest Potomac Avenue

0.7 mi · 2 min · Northwest Potomac Avenue

Arrive at destination

Northwest Potomac Avenue

Trip Plan

With a 5-hour driving time and a $40 fuel estimate, this trip is perfectly manageable as a single-day adventure. Aim for an early morning departure from Castle Point to maximize your daylight hours and allow for a relaxed pace. Since the route is characterized by local roads and frequent turns, be mindful of speed limits and watch for traffic signals and intersections. Plan for one stop along the way to stretch your legs or grab a refreshment, but given the manageable duration, you won't need to worry about splitting the drive. The flexibility of this route means you can adjust your departure time based on your schedule.

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 130.8 miles from Castle Point, MO, or about 2h 33m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 215.4 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 58 miles or 1h 10m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 130.8 miles or 2h 33m 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 8m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Weatherby Lake, MO than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Castle Point, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 261.6 miles and 5h 6m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 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 215.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fulton, MO

131 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

Wentzville, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 58 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Columbia, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 130.8 miles from Castle Point, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 70 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 215.4 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.

Best meal stop · home stretch

Thailand Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Blue Springs, Missouri

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 44min to go 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+18162293292

Visit website

Thailand Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Blue Springs, Missouri

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+18162293292

Visit website

Nelle Belle's Diner

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Kansas City, Missouri

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+18162161474

Wolcano Teppanyaki

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

North Kansas City, Missouri

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18168281200

Visit website

Palacio Maya Mexican Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Kansas City, Missouri

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18162167647

Visit website

Queen Sweets And Mediterranean Grill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Kansas City, Missouri

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+18164628252

Visit website

Chappell's Restaurant & Sports Museum

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Kansas City, Missouri

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18164210002

Visit website

Chef Tito´s Mexican Restaurant & Cantina

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

North Kansas City, Missouri

Hours: 4–9 pm

+18168414700

Visit website

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20

Independence, Missouri

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18167955520

Visit website

Core Coffee & Eatery

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Kansas City, Missouri

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+18162875027

Visit website

Flying J EV Charging Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.2 mi from route

Warrenton, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16364562001

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Wentzville, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Columbia, Missouri

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Kingdom City, Missouri

+15733106020

Visit website

1.1 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

1.3 mi from route

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 20

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 259.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Duchess Drive

Turn right onto Duchess Drive

Navigation decision point

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

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

235.8 mi into trip | ~4h 32m in

Take the exit toward I 435 North, US 24 East: Des Moines

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 8B Toward I 435 North, US 24 East: Des Moines

259.7 mi into trip | ~5h 1m in

Take the exit toward Amity Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward Amity Avenue

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$40.90 one way

$81.80 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 92 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$44.90	$89.81
premium	$4.89	$50.34	$100.69
diesel	$5.61	$57.76	$115.52

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: 91.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	78.5	0	$27.47	$12.56
Efficient EV	65.4	0	$22.89	$10.46
EV Truck/SUV	104.6	1	$36.62	$16.74

Gas CO2

92 kg

EV CO2

31 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Castle Point, MO

Morning in Castle Point on Tuesday

Local time

7:22 AM

CDT

Current temp

43°F

Partly Cloudy

NE 5 mph 5% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 19 at 10:13PM CDT until April 21 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 19 at 7:54PM CDT until April 22 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Destination

Weatherby Lake, MO

Morning in Weatherby Lake on Tuesday

Local time

7:22 AM

CDT

Current temp

44°F

Clear

E 9 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 19 at 10:13PM CDT until April 21 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 19 at 7:54PM CDT until April 22 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis 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

1 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 6m 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?

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' on this route, with a 0% highway share. You'll navigate primarily through Duchess Drive, Edgefield Drive, and Hudson Drive, suggesting a route that winds through communities rather than on high-speed arteries. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the 'turn-heavy' profile indicates frequent changes in direction and potentially lower average speeds. This type of driving is more about engaging with the local landscape and less about covering long distances quickly.

84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 215.4 mi on I 70.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and Alexander Doniphan Memorial Highway. 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 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 20 significant decision points across 261.6 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 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.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 6m. Total distance: 261.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 215.4 miles on I 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 36 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 Weatherby Lake, 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 36 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Yes — Gateway Arch National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.1 hours each way, a round trip means 10.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Weatherby Lake, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Castle Point, MO to Weatherby Lake, MO

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Thailand Restaurant

Thailand Restaurant

Nelle Belle's Diner

Wolcano Teppanyaki

Palacio Maya Mexican Restaurant

Queen Sweets And Mediterranean Grill

Chappell's Restaurant & Sports Museum

Chef Tito´s Mexican Restaurant & Cantina

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

Core Coffee & Eatery

Flying J EV Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

EVgo Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Destination Charger

Tesla Destination Charger

ChargePoint Charging Station

EV Connect Charging Station

Rest Area

Rest Area

Wright City Rest Area (Westbound)

Wright City Rest Area (Eastbound)

TA

Petro Stopping Centers

Love's Travel Stop

TA

Flying J Travel Center

Pilot Travel Center

Truck Parking

Concordia Rest Area Eastbound

Concordia Rest Area Westbound

Truck Parking

Boonville Rest Area Eastbound

Betty's Truck Stop

Midway Auto Truck Plaza

Service Plaza

Love's Travel Stop

Love's Travel Stop

Mr. Fuel Travel Center

Rest Area

TA

Flying J Travel Center

QuikTrip

Boonville Rest Area Westbound

QuikTrip

Service Plaza

West Land Travel Center

Petro Stopping Centers

Pilot Travel Center

Gasper's

QuikTrip

QuikTrip

Pilot Travel Center

Love's Travel Stop

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Castle Point, MO

Weatherby Lake, MO

Same local time

1 degrees warmer at arrival

5h 6m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Gateway Arch National Park

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?