Origin
Marthasville, MO
Late night in Marthasville on Sunday
Local time
2:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Marthasville, 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
1h 20m
Distance
55.3 mi
89 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Marthasville, MO
Tom Fisk
Castle Point, MO
Gergely Meszárcsek
Trip Overview
This 55.3-mile drive from Marthasville to Castle Point is a straightforward 1 hour and 20-minute journey, perfect for a single day trip. You'll primarily navigate MO D and MO 94, with a portion on I-270, making for a mixed driving experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $8, this route offers an economical way to travel within the Midwest region. It's a manageable distance that doesn't require an overnight stay, giving you flexibility in your schedule. This trip is ideal if you're looking for a brief, uncomplicated excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MO D | 15.3 mi | 21m |
| MO 94 | 13 mi | 18m |
| I 270 | 9 mi | 11m |
| I 70 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| MO TT | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| MO 47 | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| MO T | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| New Halls Ferry Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MO D
— 15.3 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marthasville, MO and Castle Point, MO.
1
Start on South 2nd Street
123 ft
·
10 sec
·
South 2nd Street
2
Turn left onto MO D
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
East Main Street
3
Turn left onto MO D
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
One Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto MO 47; MO 94
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
MO 47; MO 94
5
Turn left onto MO 94
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
MO 94
6
Continue on MO TT
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
MO TT
7
At end of road, turn left onto MO T
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
MO T
8
Continue on MO D
15 mi
·
21 min
·
MO D
9
Turn left onto MO 94
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
MO 94
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto MO 94
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
MO 94
Toward MO 94 East, MO 364 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit onto MO 94
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
MO 94
Exit 13B
Toward MO 94 East: Saint Charles
Use the slight right lane.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 70 East
13
Merge onto I 70
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 70
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
Exit 232
Toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 270 North: Chicago
Use the slight left lane.
16
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
this road
Exit 232
Toward I 270 North: Chicago
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Toward I 270 North: Chicago
Use the straight lane.
18
Merge onto I 270
9.0 mi
·
11 min
·
I 270
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 30
Toward AC: New Halls Ferry Road, Old Halls Ferry Road
20
Turn straight onto Pershall Road
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Pershall Road
21
Turn right onto MO AC
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
New Halls Ferry Road
22
Continue on MO AC
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Halls Ferry Road
23
Turn left onto Hudson Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Hudson Drive
24
Turn right onto Edgefield Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Edgefield Drive
25
Turn left onto Duchess Drive
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Duchess Drive
26
Turn left onto Lord Drive
284 ft
·
12 sec
·
Lord Drive
27
Arrive at destination
Lord Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.7 miles from Marthasville, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 205 decision points cluster between mile 31.4 and 43.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
31.4 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
MO 94
Keep slight left at fork onto MO 94 toward MO 94 East, MO 364 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward MO 94 East, MO 364 East
7
36.1 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
MO 94
Take the exit onto MO 94 toward MO 94 East: Saint Charles
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 13B
Toward MO 94 East: Saint Charles
8
42.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m 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
43.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m 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
43.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m 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
$8.65 one way
$17.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.49 | $18.98 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.64 | $21.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.21 | $24.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.81 | $2.65 |
| Efficient EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.84 | $2.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.1 | 0 | $7.74 | $3.54 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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.
Destination
Castle Point, MO
Late night in Castle Point on Sunday
Local time
2:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
5 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
1h 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a varied drive with 53% of your travel on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 15.3 miles on MO D, offering a segment of consistent travel before you transition to other roads. The route's character shifts as you move between the local roads of MO D and MO 94 and the higher-speed environment of I-270. This blend means you'll experience both more relaxed cruising and faster-paced highway driving.
53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.3 mi on MO D.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 31.4 miles in near MO 94.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.3 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 31.4 miles (MO 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.1 miles (MO 94): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.9 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.
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 Marthasville, MO to Castle Point, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Memphis along the way.
Memphis
42.9 mi in
|
~1h 1m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 55.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.3 miles on MO D. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 31.4 miles (MO 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.1 miles (MO 94): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.9 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.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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