Higginsville to Castle Point is 200.9 miles and takes about 3h 57m via Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, with a fuel budget near $31 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Missouri, traversing the Midwest region. Expect a local driving experience with frequent turns, rather than a straight shot. Given its relatively short duration and the suggested 1-day timeframe, this route is ideal for a quick getaway or an efficient transfer between locations. The focus is on reaching your destination effectively rather than extensive sightseeing along the way.
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
100.4 miles from Higginsville, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 53m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
124.7 mi
2h 26m
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi
58m
I 270
9 mi
11m
MO 13
4.7 mi
6m
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.9 mi
2m
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
1.6 mi
1m
Fairground Avenue
0.9 mi
2m
New Halls Ferry Road
0.6 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 124.7 mi, about 2h 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Higginsville, MO and Castle Point, MO.
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Start on MO 13 Bus
0.9 mi·2 min·Fairground Avenue
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At end of road, turn left onto MO 13
4.7 mi·6 min·MO 13
3
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Columbia
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Merge onto I 70; US 40
20 mi·21 min·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on I 70; US 40
32 mi·34 min·U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
22 mi·24 min·U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Continue on I 70; US 40
1.8 mi·2 min·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
8
Continue on I 70; US 40
1.6 mi·1 min·Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
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Continue on I 70; US 40
1.9 mi·2 min·Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
10
Continue on I 70; US 40
103 mi·2 hr 2 min·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Take the exit
0.2 mi·12 sec
Exit 232Toward I 270: Chicago, MemphisUse the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·36 sec
Toward I 270 North: ChicagoUse the slight left lane.
13
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·18 sec·this road
Exit 232Toward I 270 North: Chicago
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·14 sec
Toward I 270 North: ChicagoUse the straight lane.
15
Merge onto I 270
9.0 mi·11 min·I 270
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 30Toward AC: New Halls Ferry Road, Old Halls Ferry Road
17
Turn straight onto Pershall Road
0.3 mi·48 sec·Pershall Road
18
Turn right onto MO AC
0.6 mi·57 sec·New Halls Ferry Road
19
Continue on MO AC
0.3 mi·35 sec·Halls Ferry Road
20
Turn left onto Hudson Drive
0.3 mi·1 min·Hudson Drive
21
Turn right onto Edgefield Drive
0.3 mi·1 min·Edgefield Drive
22
Turn left onto Duchess Drive
0.2 mi·56 sec·Duchess Drive
23
Turn left onto Lord Drive
284 ft·12 sec·Lord Drive
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Arrive at destination
Lord Drive
Trip Plan
Since this is a 1-day trip covering just under 201 miles, you have plenty of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning should allow you ample time to complete the drive comfortably. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on the longest stretch of 124.7 miles on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, as services might be more spread out on local roads. A good strategy is to refuel before you leave Higginsville and again roughly halfway through your journey to ensure you stay within your estimated $31 fuel budget.
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 100.4 miles from Higginsville, MO, or about 1h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 124.7 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 44 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 100.4 miles or 1h 53m 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 10m
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 Higginsville, 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 Higginsville, MO
This is one driving day of about 200.9 miles and 3h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Higginsville, 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 Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 124.7 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 5.6 and 198.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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5.6 mi into trip|~9m in
Take the exit toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Columbia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Columbia
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188.5 mi into trip|~3h 38m 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
188.7 mi into trip|~3h 38m 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
189.4 mi into trip|~3h 39m 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
6
198.6 mi into trip|~3h 51m in
Take the exit toward AC: New Halls Ferry Road, Old Halls Ferry Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 30
Toward AC: New Halls Ferry Road, Old Halls Ferr...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.41 one way
$62.82 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg70 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$34.49
$68.97
premium
$4.89
$38.66
$77.32
diesel
$5.61
$44.36
$88.71
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
60.3
0
$21.09
$9.64
Efficient EV
50.2
0
$17.58
$8.04
EV Truck/SUV
80.4
1
$28.13
$12.86
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% 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 17, 2026
Origin
Higginsville, MO
Late night
in Higginsville on Sunday
Local time
2:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Castle Point, MO
Late night
in Castle Point on Sunday
Local time
2:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 15 mph22% chanceLive forecast
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
34 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
3h 57m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 200.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' indicating you'll encounter more frequent changes in direction than on a typical interstate journey. With only a 7% highway share, the majority of your time will be spent on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 124.7 miles on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. Be prepared for a varied driving experience that involves navigating through towns and making numerous turns, which will likely slow your overall average speed.
Only 7% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 124.7 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.6 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 200.9 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 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 188.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 188.7 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.
On the drive from Higginsville, MO to Castle Point, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Memphis along the way.
Memphis
188.5 mi in|~3h 38m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 57m. Total distance: 200.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 124.7 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. 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 5.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 188.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 188.7 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.
Possible but tiring. At 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Castle Point, MO, but most travelers stay overnight.
