Milan, MO to Castle Point, MO is 235.3 miles and takes about 4h 56m via Avenue of the Saints, with a fuel budget near $37 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, traversing Missouri for its entirety. The drive primarily follows major expressways before transitioning to surface roads, making it a straightforward option for a single day. If you're looking for a direct route with minimal fuss, this route is a solid choice for getting from point A to point B efficiently.
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
117.7 miles from Milan, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 29m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Avenue of the Saints
73.7 mi
1h 27m
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
52.9 mi
1h 1m
US 63
28.6 mi
32m
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
21.2 mi
26m
MO 5
18.8 mi
27m
MO 6
9.1 mi
13m
I 270
9 mi
11m
V.F.W. Memorial Highway
5.8 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
Avenue of the Saints
— 73.7 mi, about 1h 27m
Traffic on I-70
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 34 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~4,766 veh/hr typical
· worst 5,506
Quietest
2 AM
~423 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 105 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 Milan, MO and Castle Point, MO.
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Start on MO E
0.4 mi·51 sec·East 3rd Street
2
Turn left onto MO 5 Business
0.7 mi·1 min·North Pearl Street
3
Turn right onto MO 5; MO 6
19 mi·27 min·MO 5; MO 6
4
Continue on MO 6; MO 149
9.1 mi·13 min·MO 6; MO 149
5
Turn right onto Potter Trail
1.6 mi·2 min·Potter Trail
6
Continue on West Potter Avenue
1.1 mi·1 min·West Potter Avenue
7
Turn right onto US 63 Bus; MO 6
5.1 mi·8 min·North Baltimore Street
8
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·21 sec
Toward US 63 South: Macon
9
Merge onto US 63
29 mi·32 min·US 63
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·12 sec
Toward US 36 East, MO 110 East: Hannibal
11
Merge onto US 36; MO 110
53 mi·1 hr 1 min·Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
12
Continue on US 24; US 36; MO 110
5.8 mi·6 min·V.F.W. Memorial Highway
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward Veterans Road
14
Turn right onto Veterans Road
2.1 mi·3 min·Veterans Road
15
At end of road, turn left onto County Road 422
279 ft·6 sec·County Road 422
16
Continue on Paris Gravel Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Paris Gravel Road
17
Take the ramp
120 ft·3 sec
18
Merge onto US 61
74 mi·1 hr 27 min·Avenue of the Saints
Use the right lane.
19
Take the exit
0.5 mi·51 sec
Toward I 70 East: Saint LouisUse the slight left / straight lanes.
20
Merge onto I 70
21 mi·26 min·Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi·12 sec
Exit 232Toward I 270: Chicago, MemphisUse the slight right lane.
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·36 sec
Toward I 270 North: ChicagoUse the slight left lane.
23
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·18 sec·this road
Exit 232Toward I 270 North: Chicago
24
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·14 sec
Toward I 270 North: ChicagoUse the straight lane.
25
Merge onto I 270
9.0 mi·11 min·I 270
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 30Toward AC: New Halls Ferry Road, Old Halls Ferry Road
27
Turn straight onto Pershall Road
0.3 mi·48 sec·Pershall Road
28
Turn right onto MO AC
0.6 mi·57 sec·New Halls Ferry Road
29
Continue on MO AC
0.3 mi·35 sec·Halls Ferry Road
30
Turn left onto Hudson Drive
0.3 mi·1 min·Hudson Drive
31
Turn right onto Edgefield Drive
0.3 mi·1 min·Edgefield Drive
32
Turn left onto Duchess Drive
0.2 mi·56 sec·Duchess Drive
33
Turn left onto Lord Drive
284 ft·12 sec·Lord Drive
34
Arrive at destination
Lord Drive
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 56m estimated drive time, starting your trip in the morning will give you ample time to reach Castle Point before evening. The route is designed for a single day, so you can be flexible with your departure. With only one suggested stop, you can decide on the fly if you need to refuel or stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you transition from highway to surface roads, as services might become less frequent in certain areas. The longest stretch without a major junction is 73.7 miles on Avenue of the Saints, so plan accordingly if you prefer more frequent breaks.
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 117.7 miles from Milan, MO, or about 2h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.7 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 52 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 117.7 miles or 2h 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h
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 Milan, 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 Milan, MO
This is one driving day of about 235.3 miles and 4h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from Milan, 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 Avenue of the Saints for about 73.7 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 25
5 decision points cluster between mile 65.6 and 223.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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65.6 mi into trip|~1h 29m in
Take the exit toward US 36 East, MO 110 East: Hannibal
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 36 East, MO 110 East: Hannibal
6
201.2 mi into trip|~4h 10m in
Take the exit toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
8
222.9 mi into trip|~4h 37m 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
223.1 mi into trip|~4h 37m 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
223.8 mi into trip|~4h 38m 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
$36.75 one way
$73.50 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg82 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.33
$40.11
$80.22
premium
$4.69
$43.43
$86.86
diesel
$5.99
$55.52
$111.04
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 82.3 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
70.6
0
$24.71
$11.29
Efficient EV
58.8
0
$20.59
$9.41
EV Truck/SUV
94.1
1
$32.94
$15.06
Gas CO2
82 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (66% 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 Oct 16, 2026
Origin
Milan, MO
Morning
in Milan on Saturday
Local time
7:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Mostly Cloudy
NNW 15 to 22 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Watch
Freeze Watch issued October 16 at 1:51AM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
Destination
Castle Point, MO
Morning
in Castle Point on Saturday
Local time
7:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
NW 18 mph18% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Watch
Freeze Watch issued October 16 at 1:51AM CDT until October 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
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 56m 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...
10 mi from route
~24 min detour
$19
near mile 235.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
About half of this 235.3-mile route is on highways, offering a good mix of cruising and surface road travel. You'll spend 73.7 miles on the Avenue of the Saints, which is the longest continuous stretch. Expect to transition from expressway to surface roads as you get closer to Castle Point. The density of exits will likely decrease significantly as you move from the expressway sections to the more rural surface roads.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 73.7 mi on Avenue of the Saints.
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 65.6 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 235.3 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 65.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 201.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 222.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
976 ft495 ft
Total Climb
147 ft
Total Descent
621 ft
Highest Point
976 ft
~33.6 mi in
Elevation Range
481 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 Milan, MO to Castle Point, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Memphis along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 56m. Total distance: 235.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 73.7 miles on Avenue of the Saints. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 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.
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. There are 3 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 65.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 201.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 222.9 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.
Possible but tiring. At 4.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Castle Point, MO, but most travelers stay overnight.
