Humansville, MO to Castle Point, MO is 231.4 miles and takes about 4h 44m via I 44 and MO 13, with a fuel budget near $36 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Missouri, traversing the Midwest region. Given its relatively short duration and highway focus, it's a straightforward drive that can easily be completed in a single day. Plan for a practical and efficient transit between these two points with minimal complexity.
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
115.7 miles from Humansville, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 27m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 44
151.3 mi
2h 45m
West Broadway Street
47.3 mi
1h 8m
MO 13
14.6 mi
16m
Jennings Station Road
3.3 mi
6m
South Skinker Boulevard
2.8 mi
5m
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.7 mi
3m
Halls Ferry Road
1.6 mi
2m
McCausland Avenue
1.6 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 44
— 151.3 mi, about 2h 45m
Traffic on I-44
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 36 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,661 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,288
Quietest
2 AM
~182 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
14.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Humansville, MO and Castle Point, MO.
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Start on MO 13 Business
0.7 mi·1 min·West Tilden Street
2
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·21 sec
3
Merge onto MO 13
15 mi·16 min·MO 13
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward MO 13 Business, MO 32: Bolivar, Fair Play
5
Turn left onto MO 32; MO 13 Business
47 mi·1 hr 8 min·West Broadway Street
6
Turn right onto MO 5; MO 64
1.1 mi·1 min·South Jefferson Avenue
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward I 44 East: Rolla
8
Merge onto I 44
151 mi·2 hr 45 min·I 44
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 44
2.7 mi·3 min·Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
10
Continue on I 44
0.6 mi·47 sec·Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi·13 sec
Exit 284Toward Jamieson AvenueUse the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
227 ft·6 sec
Toward Jamieson Avenue
13
Turn left onto Jamieson Avenue
0.3 mi·46 sec·Jamieson Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
At end of road, turn left onto Arsenal Street
0.2 mi·37 sec·Arsenal Street
15
Turn right onto McCausland Avenue
1.6 mi·2 min·McCausland Avenue
16
Continue on South Skinker Boulevard
2.8 mi·5 min·South Skinker Boulevard
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on Kienlen Avenue
1.6 mi·2 min·Kienlen Avenue
18
Continue on Jennings Station Road
3.3 mi·6 min·Jennings Station Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
19
Turn left onto Halls Ferry Road
1.6 mi·2 min·Halls Ferry Road
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right onto Chambers Road
0.4 mi·38 sec·Chambers Road
21
Turn left onto Lord Drive
0.5 mi·1 min·Lord Drive
22
Arrive at destination
Lord Drive
Trip Plan
Aim to depart Humansville in the morning to take advantage of the 4h 44m drive time, allowing for a full day upon arrival in Castle Point. With only one recommended stop, you have significant flexibility in pacing your drive. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before entering the 151.3-mile stretch on I 44, as services can be spaced out on interstates. The $36 fuel cost estimate is a good baseline for budgeting, but always check current prices before you leave.
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 115.7 miles from Humansville, MO, or about 2h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 151.3 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 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 115.7 miles or 2h 27m 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 48m
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 Humansville, 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 Humansville, MO
This is one driving day of about 231.4 miles and 4h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 miles from Humansville, 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 I 44 for about 151.3 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 15.4 and 219.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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15.4 mi into trip|~18m in
Take the exit toward MO 13 Business, MO 32: Bolivar, Fair Play
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MO 13 Business, MO 32: Bolivar, Fair Pla...
6
64 mi into trip|~1h 30m in
Take the exit toward I 44 East: Rolla
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 44 East: Rolla
5
64.3 mi into trip|~1h 30m in|I 44
Merge onto I 44
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
219 mi into trip|~4h 20m in
Take the exit toward Jamieson Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 284
Toward Jamieson Avenue
6
219.1 mi into trip|~4h 20m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Jamieson Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Jamieson Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.17 one way
$68.34 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg81 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$37.73
$75.45
premium
$4.72
$42.96
$85.93
diesel
$4.80
$43.69
$87.39
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 81 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
69.4
0
$24.30
$11.11
Efficient EV
57.9
0
$20.25
$9.26
EV Truck/SUV
92.6
1
$32.40
$14.81
Gas CO2
81 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (67% 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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Humansville, MO
Late night
in Humansville on Monday
Local time
12:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Castle Point, MO
Late night
in Castle Point on Monday
Local time
12:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
94°F
Sunny
W 10 mph7% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 12:07PM CDT until July 18 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 12:07PM CDT until July 19 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
89°F
Cuba, MO
116 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
4 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
4h 44m 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...
6 mi from route
~16 min detour
$19
near mile 223.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly highway, with 72% of the drive on interstates and main roads. You'll experience a long stretch of 151.3 miles on I 44, indicating extended periods of consistent cruising. The drive will transition from highway to surface streets around West Broadway Street, marking the end of the primary interstate portion.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 151.3 mi on I 44.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 44 and West Broadway Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 15.4 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 231.4 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 15.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 64 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 64.3 miles (I 44): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,228 ft472 ft
Total Climb
554 ft
Total Descent
1,020 ft
Highest Point
1,228 ft
~66.1 mi in
Elevation Range
756 ft
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 Humansville, MO to Castle Point, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Fair Play along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 44m. Total distance: 231.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 151.3 miles on I 44. 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 15.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 64 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 64.3 miles (I 44): 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.
Possible but tiring. At 4.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Castle Point, MO, but most travelers stay overnight.
