This 229.8-mile journey from Chillicothe, MO to Castle Point, MO will take you approximately 4 hours and 38 minutes of driving time. Primarily utilizing the Chicago-Kansas City Expressway and the Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, this route offers a straightforward drive through the Midwest. With a fuel cost estimated at $36, it's an accessible trip that can comfortably be completed in a single day. Consider this a practical option if you're looking for an efficient way to cover this distance without needing an overnight stay.
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
114.9 miles from Chillicothe, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 15m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
111.4 mi
2h 8m
Avenue of the Saints
73.7 mi
1h 27m
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
21.2 mi
26m
I 270
9 mi
11m
V.F.W. Memorial Highway
5.8 mi
6m
Veterans Road
2.1 mi
3m
North Washington Street
1.6 mi
3m
New Halls Ferry Road
0.6 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
— 111.4 mi, about 2h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chillicothe, MO and Castle Point, MO.
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Start on Locust Street
52 ft·4 sec·Locust Street
2
Turn right onto MO V
321 ft·18 sec·West Calhoun Street
3
Turn left onto US 65
1.6 mi·3 min·North Washington Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·12 sec
Toward US 36 East, MO 110 East: Brookfield
5
Merge onto US 36; MO 110
111 mi·2 hr 8 min·Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
6
Continue on US 24; US 36; MO 110
5.8 mi·6 min·V.F.W. Memorial Highway
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward Veterans Road
8
Turn right onto Veterans Road
2.1 mi·3 min·Veterans Road
9
At end of road, turn left onto County Road 422
279 ft·6 sec·County Road 422
10
Continue on Paris Gravel Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Paris Gravel Road
11
Take the ramp
120 ft·3 sec
12
Merge onto US 61
74 mi·1 hr 27 min·Avenue of the Saints
Use the right lane.
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi·51 sec
Toward I 70 East: Saint LouisUse the slight left / straight lanes.
14
Merge onto I 70
21 mi·26 min·Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·12 sec
Exit 232Toward I 270: Chicago, MemphisUse the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·36 sec
Toward I 270 North: ChicagoUse the slight left lane.
17
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·18 sec·this road
Exit 232Toward I 270 North: Chicago
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·14 sec
Toward I 270 North: ChicagoUse the straight lane.
19
Merge onto I 270
9.0 mi·11 min·I 270
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 30Toward AC: New Halls Ferry Road, Old Halls Ferry Road
21
Turn straight onto Pershall Road
0.3 mi·48 sec·Pershall Road
22
Turn right onto MO AC
0.6 mi·57 sec·New Halls Ferry Road
23
Continue on MO AC
0.3 mi·35 sec·Halls Ferry Road
24
Turn left onto Hudson Drive
0.3 mi·1 min·Hudson Drive
25
Turn right onto Edgefield Drive
0.3 mi·1 min·Edgefield Drive
26
Turn left onto Duchess Drive
0.2 mi·56 sec·Duchess Drive
27
Turn left onto Lord Drive
284 ft·12 sec·Lord Drive
28
Arrive at destination
Lord Drive
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 38m estimated duration, it's feasible to complete this drive in one day. Leaving Chillicothe in the morning will allow you to arrive in Castle Point with plenty of daylight remaining. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in where you choose to break up the 229.8 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the longest stretch on the Chicago-Kansas City Expressway, to avoid any unnecessary delays. The estimated $36 fuel cost is a good baseline for budgeting your trip.
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 114.9 miles from Chillicothe, MO, or about 2h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 111.4 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 51 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 114.9 miles or 2h 15m 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 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Castle Point, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Chillicothe, 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 Chillicothe, MO
This is one driving day of about 229.8 miles and 4h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 miles from Chillicothe, 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 Chicago-Kansas City Expressway for about 111.4 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 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 218.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.6 mi into trip|~4m in
Take the ramp toward US 36 East, MO 110 East: Brookfield
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 36 East, MO 110 East: Brookfield
6
195.7 mi into trip|~3h 52m in
Take the exit toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
8
217.4 mi into trip|~4h 19m in
Take the exit toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
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 232
Toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
7
217.6 mi into trip|~4h 20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 270 North: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 270 North: Chicago
8
218.3 mi into trip|~4h 21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 270 North: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 270 North: Chicago
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.93 one way
$71.85 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg80 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$39.45
$78.89
premium
$4.89
$44.22
$88.45
diesel
$5.61
$50.74
$101.47
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 80.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
68.9
0
$24.13
$11.03
Efficient EV
57.5
0
$20.11
$9.19
EV Truck/SUV
91.9
1
$32.17
$14.71
Gas CO2
80 kg
EV CO2
27 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 15, 2026
Origin
Chillicothe, MO
Night
in Chillicothe on Saturday
Local time
11:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Castle Point, MO
Night
in Castle Point on Saturday
Local time
11:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
71°F
Bowling Green, MO
115 mi in
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
14 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
4h 38m 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
near mile 229.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 52% of your travel occurring on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 111.4 miles along the Chicago-Kansas City Expressway, offering a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. While the majority of the drive is on major expressways, the overall feel is a blend of efficient highway travel and potentially some more local road sections as you approach your destination. This variation means you'll experience different driving conditions throughout the 4h 38m journey.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 111.4 mi on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
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 21 significant decision points across 229.8 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 1.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 195.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 217.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Chillicothe, MO to Castle Point, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Memphis along the way.
Memphis
217.4 mi in|~4h 19m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 38m. Total distance: 229.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 111.4 miles on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway. 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.
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 Castle Point, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 195.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 217.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Gateway Arch National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Castle Point, MO, but most travelers stay overnight.
