Trip from Dexter, MO to Castle Point, MO

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 49m

Distance

181 mi

291 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min

4 AM

2h 38m ★

6 AM

2h 49m

8 AM

3h 11m

10 AM

2h 57m

12 PM

2h 55m

3 PM

2h 58m

5 PM

3h 10m

8 PM

2h 43m

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

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city in Stoddard County, Missouri, United States

Dexter, MO

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Castle Point, MO

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Trip Overview

This 181-mile journey from Dexter, MO to Castle Point, MO is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 49 minutes. You'll primarily navigate via I 55 North, Rosa Parks Highway, and Third Street Expressway, with no significant highway stretches. Plan for a fuel cost of around $27 for this drive. With only one recommended stop, this route is best suited for a single day of travel, allowing for a relaxed pace. The drive keeps you within the Midwest region, offering a consistent feel throughout.

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

90.5 miles from Dexter, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 55 North	—	—
Rosa Parks Highway	—	—
Third Street Expressway	—	—
Andy Gammon Memorial Highway	—	—
Mark Twain Expressway	—	—
West Florissant Avenue	—	—
Riverview Boulevard	—	—
Halls Ferry Circle	—	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: I 55 North — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on North Walnut Street

0.3 mi · 39 sec · North Walnut Street

At the end of the road, turn right

0.4 mi · 50 sec

At the end of the road, turn left

1.3 mi · 1 min

Take the ramp slight right

16 mi · 18 min

Continue straight

7.1 mi · 8 min

Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Saint Louis

0.3 mi · 44 sec · I 55 North: Saint Louis

Merge slight left

27 mi · 29 min

Keep slight left

102 mi · 1 hr 49 min

Continue on Rosa Parks Highway

14 mi · 17 min · Rosa Parks Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Third Street Expressway

2.0 mi · 2 min · Third Street Expressway

Merge slight right onto Andy Gammon Memorial Highway

1.4 mi · 1 min · Andy Gammon Memorial Highway

Continue on Mark Twain Expressway

2.1 mi · 2 min · Mark Twain Expressway

Take the exit slight right toward West Florissant Avenue

0.2 mi · 25 sec · West Florissant Avenue

Turn straight onto West Florissant Avenue

1.9 mi · 3 min · West Florissant Avenue

Turn right onto Riverview Boulevard

1.2 mi · 1 min · Riverview Boulevard

Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Halls Ferry Circle

505 ft · 10 sec · Halls Ferry Circle

Exit the rotary onto Halls Ferry Road

2.0 mi · 3 min · Halls Ferry Road

Turn right onto Chambers Road

0.4 mi · 39 sec · Chambers Road

Turn left onto Lord Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Lord Drive

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of under 3 hours, this route from Dexter to Castle Point offers considerable flexibility. You can depart at your leisure, perhaps after a leisurely breakfast. Since there's only one recommended stop, you can choose to make it a quick break or a more extended pause. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as local roads can sometimes be less predictable for gas station availability than major highways. The $27 fuel cost is a good estimate, but it's always wise to have a little extra buffer for unexpected detours or local conditions.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 90.5 miles from Dexter, MO, or about 1h 24m into the drive.

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 40 miles or 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 90.5 miles or 1h 24m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 18m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Dexter, 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 Dexter, MO

This is one driving day of about 181 miles and 2h 49m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Dexter, 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.

Where to Stop

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

city in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Arnold, MO

91 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

Campton, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Arnold, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 90.5 miles from Dexter, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Cafe Miami

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

St. Louis, Missouri

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 168.1

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+13144058178

Visit website

Sidney Street Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

St. Louis, Missouri

0.7 mi

Frazer's Restaurant & Lounge

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

St. Louis, Missouri

0.9 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Protagonist Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

St. Louis, Missouri

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 168.1

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+13148333085

Visit website

Shameless Grounds

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

St. Louis, Missouri

1.2 mi

Soulard Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

St. Louis, Missouri

0.5 mi

Cafe Miami

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 168.1

St. Louis, Missouri

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+13144058178

Visit website

Sidney Street Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour Expensive mile 168.1

St. Louis, Missouri

Hours: 5–9:30 pm

+13147715777

Visit website

Frazer's Restaurant & Lounge

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour Expensive mile 168.1

St. Louis, Missouri

Hours: 5–10 pm

+13147738646

Visit website

Vicini pastaria, cafe, & market

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 168.1

St. Louis, Missouri

Hours: 11:30 am–6 pm

+13148276150

Visit website

Lambert's Café

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 25.9

Sikeston, Missouri

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+15734714261

Visit website

Julia's Cafe on Russell

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 168.1

St. Louis, Missouri

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+13148750034

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 168.1

St. Louis, Missouri

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+13149233960

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$28.30 one way

$56.59 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 63 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$31.07	$62.14
premium	$4.89	$34.83	$69.66
diesel	$5.61	$39.96	$79.93

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 63.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	54.3	$19.01	$8.69
Efficient EV	45.3	$15.84	$7.24
EV Truck/SUV	72.4	$25.34	$11.58

Gas CO2

63 kg

EV CO2

21 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Dexter, MO

Late night in Dexter on Sunday

Local time

2:33 AM

CDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Castle Point, MO

Late night in Castle Point on Sunday

Local time

2:33 AM

CDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

57°F

Arnold, MO

91 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

3 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

2h 49m 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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, indicating frequent changes in direction and potentially slower speeds compared to highway travel. With a 0% highway share, this isn't about covering long distances quickly. The drive is characterized by its local feel, meaning you'll likely be passing through smaller towns and on less direct roads. The absence of a longest uninterrupted stretch suggests a continuous flow of turns and maneuvers, making it an engaging experience for those who prefer a more hands-on approach to driving.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.

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

Main road: I 55 North.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Dexter, MO to Castle Point, MO is easy. At 2h 49m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Dexter, MO to Castle Point, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 49m. Total distance: 181 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Dexter, MO to Castle Point, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Castle Point, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Dexter, MO to Castle Point, MO

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Cafe Miami

Protagonist Cafe

Cafe Miami

Sidney Street Cafe

Frazer's Restaurant & Lounge

Vicini pastaria, cafe, & market

Lambert's Café

Julia's Cafe on Russell

Cafe de Blaire

Mayo Ketchup

Protagonist Cafe

Shameless Grounds

Soulard Cafe

Good Press Cafe at 21c St. Louis

Well Met Café

La Finca Coffee

Café Dolce

MountainHouse Cafe

Venice Café

St. Louis Union Station

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Dexter, MO

Castle Point, MO

Same local time

3 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 49m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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