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 Woodson Terrace, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
10.1 mi
16 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Castle Point, MO
Gergely Meszárcsek
Woodson Terrace, MO
Magda Ehlers
Trip Overview
Castle Point, MO to Woodson Terrace, MO is 10.1 miles and takes about 16 minutes via Chambers Road, Airport Road, and I 70, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Missouri, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Given the minimal distance and duration, it's a straightforward drive suitable for a quick commute or a brief local excursion. You'll primarily be navigating surface streets with a brief highway segment, making it an easy route for most drivers.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chambers Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Airport Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| I 70 | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| Inner Belt Expressway | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| Woodson Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Natural Bridge Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Lord Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Hereford Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Chambers Road
— 2.8 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Castle Point, MO and Woodson Terrace, MO.
1
Start on Lord Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lord Drive
2
At end of road, turn right onto Chambers Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Chambers Road
3
Continue on Hereford Avenue
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Hereford Avenue
4
Continue on Airport Road
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Airport Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 170 South
6
Merge onto I 170
0.8 mi
·
59 sec
·
Inner Belt Expressway
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 7B
Toward I 70 West: Kansas City
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 70
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 70
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 236
Toward Saint Louis Airport
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn left onto Airflight Drive
501 ft
·
14 sec
·
Airflight Drive
Use the left / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto Natural Bridge Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Natural Bridge Road
12
Turn right onto MO EE
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodson Road
13
Arrive at destination
MO EE
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 8.7 — 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
7
6.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward I 70 West: Kansas City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 7B
Toward I 70 West: Kansas City
5
7.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 70
Merge onto I 70
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
8.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward Saint Louis Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 236
Toward Saint Louis Airport
6
8.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Airflight Drive
Turn left onto Airflight Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.58 one way
$3.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.73 | $3.47 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.94 | $3.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.65 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Woodson Terrace, MO
Late night in Woodson Terrace on Sunday
Local time
2:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°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
25 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
16m 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 10.1-mile drive is mostly surface roads, with only 22% on the highway. You'll encounter about 2.8 miles on Chambers Road before transitioning. The majority of your time will be spent on local streets, which often means more frequent intersections and traffic signals compared to highway cruising. Expect to merge onto I 70 for a short period before exiting back to surface roads.
Only 22% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.8 mi on Chambers Road.
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 7 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 10.1 miles you will encounter 7 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 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles (I 70): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
On the drive from Castle Point, MO to Woodson Terrace, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Louis Airport along the way.
Saint Louis Airport
8.5 mi in
|
~13m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 10.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (22%). 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 2.8 miles on Chambers Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza 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 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles (I 70): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 Woodson Terrace, 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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