Origin
Castle Point, MO
Late night in Castle Point on Sunday
Local time
2:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Castle Point, MO to Winfield, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
39.8 mi
64 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Castle Point, MO
Gergely Meszárcsek
Winfield, MO
Momo King
Trip Overview
Castle Point to Winfield is 39.8 miles and takes about 54 minutes via MO 79, I 70, and Rosemary Straub Davison Highway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest region, specifically crossing from one part of Missouri to another. It's a fairly straightforward trip, mostly on highways, making it a good option if you need to get from point A to point B efficiently. With a total travel time under an hour, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or a short day trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MO 79 | 15.6 mi | 20m |
| I 70 | 11.7 mi | 14m |
| Rosemary Straub Davison Highway | 8.6 mi | 10m |
| New Halls Ferry Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Dunn Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Halls Ferry Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Edgefield Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Hudson Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
MO 79
— 15.6 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Castle Point, MO and Winfield, 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 20A
Toward I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City
11
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.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 20B
Toward I 70 West: Kansas City
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 70
12 mi
·
14 min
·
I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 220
Toward MO 79: Elsberry, Louisiana
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
Toward MO 79: Elsberry, Clarksville, Louisiana
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn straight onto MO 79
16 mi
·
20 min
·
MO 79
17
Turn right onto West Cherry Street
21 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Cherry Street
18
Arrive at destination
West Cherry Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 39.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.9 miles from Castle Point, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 24 — 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
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
8
23.9 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward MO 79: Elsberry, Louisiana
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 220
Toward MO 79: Elsberry, Louisiana
9
24 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MO 79: Elsberry, Clarksville, Louisiana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward MO 79: Elsberry, Clarksville, Louisiana
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.22 one way
$12.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.83 | $13.66 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.66 | $15.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.79 | $17.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.18 | $1.91 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.48 | $1.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.57 | $2.55 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Winfield, MO
Late night in Winfield on Sunday
Local time
2:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°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
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
54m 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 heavily focused on highway travel, with 69% of the journey on faster roads. You'll experience stretches of more direct driving, including a continuous segment of 15.6 miles on MO 79. Expect a profile that leans towards efficiency rather than winding backroads. The mix of highways like I 70 and MO 79 means you'll likely encounter varying speed limits and traffic patterns, but the overall character remains highway-oriented for most of the 39.8 miles.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.6 mi on MO 79.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MO 79 and I 70. 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
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 39.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Winfield, MO, road signs point toward Kansas City, Louisiana and Clarksville.
Kansas City
11 mi in
|
~17m
Louisiana
23.9 mi in
|
~33m
Clarksville
24 mi in
|
~33m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 39.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.6 miles on MO 79. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Winfield, MO before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 0.1 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.
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 Winfield, 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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