Jackson, MO to Castle Point, MO is 119 miles and takes about 2h 20m via I 55 and Rosa Parks Highway, with a fuel budget near $19 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Missouri, moving you from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. With the majority of the trip on the interstate, expect a straightforward transit. This route is ideal for a quick trip between these two points, making it a solid option for a day trip or a short segment of a larger journey.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
59.5 miles from Jackson, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 6m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 55
89.2 mi
1h 36m
Rosa Parks Highway
14 mi
17m
North High Street
3.7 mi
6m
Mark Twain Expressway
2.1 mi
2m
Halls Ferry Road
2.1 mi
3m
Third Street Expressway
2 mi
2m
West Florissant Avenue
1.9 mi
3m
Andy Gammon Memorial Highway
1.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 89.2 mi, about 1h 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson, MO and Castle Point, MO.
1
Start on East Main Street
28 ft·8 sec·East Main Street
2
Turn sharp left
83 ft·2 sec
3
Enter roundabout onto I 55 Bus; US 61
35 ft·0 sec·North Hope Street
Toward I 55 Business, US 61 North
4
Continue on I 55 Bus; US 61
295 ft·12 sec·North Hope Street
Toward I 55 Business, US 61 North
5
Turn left onto I 55 Bus; US 61
344 ft·9 sec·East Washington Street
6
Continue on I 55 Bus; US 61
3.7 mi·6 min·North High Street
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·21 sec
Toward I 55 North: Perryville, Saint Louis
8
Merge onto I 55
89 mi·1 hr 36 min·I 55
9
Continue on I 55
14 mi·17 min·Rosa Parks Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 44
2.0 mi·2 min·Third Street Expressway
Toward I 44 North
11
Merge onto I 70
1.4 mi·1 min·Andy Gammon Memorial Highway
12
Continue on I 70
2.1 mi·2 min·Mark Twain Expressway
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
Exit 245BToward West Florissant AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn straight onto West Florissant Avenue
1.9 mi·3 min·West Florissant Avenue
15
Turn right onto MO 367
1.2 mi·1 min·Riverview Boulevard
16
Enter roundabout onto Halls Ferry Road
504 ft·10 sec·Halls Ferry Road
17
Continue on Halls Ferry Road
2.0 mi·3 min·Halls Ferry Road
18
Turn right onto Chambers Road
0.4 mi·38 sec·Chambers Road
19
Turn left onto Lord Drive
0.5 mi·1 min·Lord Drive
20
Arrive at destination
Lord Drive
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of 2 hours and 20 minutes, you can easily complete this drive in a single day. Departing in the morning or early afternoon allows ample time to reach Castle Point without feeling rushed. Since the longest stretch on the interstate is 89.2 miles, plan for a single fuel stop if needed before you leave the highway, but it's likely you won't need to refuel. The flexibility of a shorter drive means you can depart on your own schedule and arrive well before evening.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 59.5 miles from Jackson, MO, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 89.2 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 26 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.5 miles or 1h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 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 Jackson, 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 Jackson, MO
This is one driving day of about 119 miles and 2h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Jackson, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 55 for about 89.2 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 112.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip|~0m in
Turn sharp left
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
7
0 mi into trip|~0m in|I 55 Bus; US 61 / North Hope Street
Enter roundabout onto I 55 Bus; US 61 / North Hope Street toward I 55 Business, US 61 North
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 55 Business, US 61 North
6
3.8 mi into trip|~6m in
Take the ramp toward I 55 North: Perryville, Saint Louis
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 55 North: Perryville, Saint Louis
5
107.2 mi into trip|~2h in|I 44 / Third Street Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 44 / Third Street Expressway toward I 44 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 44 North
7
112.7 mi into trip|~2h 8m in
Take the exit toward West Florissant Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 245B
Toward West Florissant Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.60 one way
$37.21 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg42 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$20.43
$40.85
premium
$4.89
$22.90
$45.80
diesel
$5.61
$26.27
$52.55
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
35.7
0
$12.49
$5.71
Efficient EV
29.8
0
$10.41
$4.76
EV Truck/SUV
47.6
0
$16.66
$7.62
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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 20, 2026
Origin
Jackson, MO
Late night
in Jackson on Tuesday
Local time
5:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Castle Point, MO
Late night
in Castle Point on Tuesday
Local time
5:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Imperial, MO
60 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
17 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 20m 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.
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...
Established by 1750, Ste. Geneviève was the first permanent European settlement in Missouri. Early French Canadian settlers were drawn here by the rich agricultural land known as Le Grand Champ (the B...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 45.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
About 78% of this 119-mile drive is on the interstate. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on I 55, with the longest continuous stretch on this highway measuring 89.2 miles. After leaving I 55, you'll transition to surface roads like Rosa Parks Highway and North High Street for the remainder of your trip. Expect to notice the frequent exits and merging traffic common to interstate travel before you reach your destination.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 89.2 mi on I 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and Rosa Parks Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 20m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; near the start (I 55 Bus; US 61 / North Hope Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 20m. Total distance: 119 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 89.2 miles on I 55. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 10 rest areas or service plazas 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, 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; near the start (I 55 Bus; US 61 / North Hope Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Gateway Arch National Park and Ste. Geneviève National Historical 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 Castle Point, MO before heading back.
