Stockton to Castle Point is 238.1 miles and takes about 4h 57m via I 44, with a fuel budget near $38 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Missouri, moving you from one part of the Midwest to another. It's a fairly straightforward trip, mostly on a major interstate, making it a good option if you want to get from point A to point B without a lot of fuss. Given the relatively short duration, it's well-suited for a single day of travel.
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
119.1 miles from Stockton, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 35m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 44
151.3 mi
2h 45m
East Street
69.6 mi
1h 40m
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
Kienlen 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
~2,683 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,465
Quietest
2 AM
~184 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
14.6×
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 Stockton, MO and Castle Point, MO.
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Start on MO 32
70 mi·1 hr 40 min·East Street
2
Turn right onto MO 5; MO 64
1.1 mi·1 min·South Jefferson Avenue
3
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward I 44 East: Rolla
4
Merge onto I 44
151 mi·2 hr 45 min·I 44
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on I 44
2.7 mi·3 min·Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
6
Continue on I 44
0.6 mi·47 sec·Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi·13 sec
Exit 284Toward Jamieson AvenueUse the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
227 ft·6 sec
Toward Jamieson Avenue
9
Turn left onto Jamieson Avenue
0.3 mi·46 sec·Jamieson Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
At end of road, turn left onto Arsenal Street
0.2 mi·37 sec·Arsenal Street
11
Turn right onto McCausland Avenue
1.6 mi·2 min·McCausland Avenue
12
Continue on South Skinker Boulevard
2.8 mi·5 min·South Skinker Boulevard
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on Kienlen Avenue
1.6 mi·2 min·Kienlen Avenue
14
Continue on Jennings Station Road
3.3 mi·6 min·Jennings Station Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Turn left onto Halls Ferry Road
1.6 mi·2 min·Halls Ferry Road
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto Chambers Road
0.4 mi·38 sec·Chambers Road
17
Turn left onto Lord Drive
0.5 mi·1 min·Lord Drive
18
Arrive at destination
Lord Drive
Trip Plan
For this trip, leaving Stockton in the morning should give you ample time to reach Castle Point before evening. The drive is manageable in one day, so you have flexibility in when you depart. With a longest stretch of 151.3 miles, you might consider a brief stop around the halfway point on I 44 for fuel or a quick break. The estimated fuel cost is $38, so ensure your tank is full before you start to avoid any unexpected stops. Pay attention to exit numbers as you approach Castle Point for the final leg.
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 119.1 miles from Stockton, MO, or about 2h 35m 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 52 miles or 1h 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 119.1 miles or 2h 35m 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 59m
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 Stockton, 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 Stockton, MO
This is one driving day of about 238.1 miles and 4h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from Stockton, 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 70.7 and 225.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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70.7 mi into trip|~1h 42m in
Take the exit toward I 44 East: Rolla
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 44 East: Rolla
5
71 mi into trip|~1h 43m in|I 44
Merge onto I 44
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
225.7 mi into trip|~4h 33m 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
225.8 mi into trip|~4h 33m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Jamieson Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Jamieson Avenue
5
225.9 mi into trip|~4h 33m in|Jamieson Avenue
Turn left onto Jamieson Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.19 one way
$74.37 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg83 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.33
$40.59
$81.18
premium
$4.69
$43.95
$87.89
diesel
$5.99
$56.18
$112.36
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: 83.3 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
71.4
0
$25.00
$11.43
Efficient EV
59.5
0
$20.83
$9.52
EV Truck/SUV
95.2
1
$33.33
$15.24
Gas CO2
83 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
Stockton, MO
Morning
in Stockton on Saturday
Local time
7:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
NW 13 to 20 mph10% 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
7:32 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
52°F
Cuba, MO
119 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
1 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 57m 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 229.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route has 64% of its mileage on highways, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your time on interstates. The longest stretch without needing to exit is 151.3 miles, all on I 44. You'll transition from highway cruising to surface streets for the final segments. Expect a relatively high number of exits on the interstate portion.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 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?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 44 and East Street. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 70.7 miles in.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 238.1 miles you will encounter 11 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 70.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 71 miles (I 44): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 225.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 57m. Total distance: 238.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). 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.
Yes — we found about 16 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: at 70.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 71 miles (I 44): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 225.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 5.0 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.
