Connecting Stover to Castle Point, this 175.4-mile journey across Missouri takes approximately 3 hours and 37 minutes of active driving time. Because the trip is relatively short, it is easily manageable as a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend roughly $27 on fuel for the trip, making it a budget-friendly option for your travel plans. The route winds through the Midwest, transitioning between local roads and major thoroughfares. Whether you are traveling for business or a quick visit, this straightforward trip offers a practical way to traverse the state in under four hours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
87.7 miles from Stover, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 50m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
84 mi
1h 38m
MO C
35 mi
47m
C. F. “Red” Whaley Expressway
31.9 mi
35m
I 270
9 mi
11m
West 4th Street
7.9 mi
11m
MO 5
3.4 mi
4m
New Halls Ferry Road
0.6 mi
<1m
Halls Ferry Road
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 84 mi, about 1h 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stover, MO and Castle Point, MO.
1
Start on North Oak Street
0.1 mi·34 sec·North Oak Street
2
Turn right onto MO 52; MO 135
7.9 mi·11 min·West 4th Street
3
Keep slight left at fork
160 ft·3 sec
4
Keep slight right at fork onto MO 5; MO 52
3.4 mi·4 min·MO 5; MO 52
5
Turn left onto MO C
13 mi·17 min·MO C
6
Turn right
14 ft·0 sec
7
Turn left
99 ft·2 sec
8
Turn straight onto MO C
22 mi·29 min·MO C
9
Turn right onto MO C
0.2 mi·42 sec·Southwest Boulevard
10
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·18 sec
Toward US 54 East: Fulton
11
Merge onto US 54
32 mi·35 min·C. F. “Red” Whaley Expressway
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·14 sec
Toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis
13
Merge onto I 70; US 40
84 mi·1 hr 38 min·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·12 sec
Exit 232Toward I 270: Chicago, MemphisUse the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·36 sec
Toward I 270 North: ChicagoUse the slight left lane.
16
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·18 sec·this road
Exit 232Toward I 270 North: Chicago
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·14 sec
Toward I 270 North: ChicagoUse 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 30Toward 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
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour and 37-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time to avoid the heaviest traffic. You only need to account for one planned stop to keep your trip moving efficiently while staying within your $27 fuel budget. Since the route relies heavily on local roads rather than high-speed interstates, try to time your drive during daylight hours to better navigate the turn-heavy sections comfortably. Keep a close watch on your navigation when transitioning between the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway and the local expressway, as these changes occur frequently. This route is short enough that you can easily adjust your pace to suit your personal comfort level throughout the day.
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 87.7 miles from Stover, MO, or about 1h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84 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 39 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 87.7 miles or 1h 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 56m
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 Stover, 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 Stover, MO
This is one driving day of about 175.4 miles and 3h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Stover, 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 Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 84 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 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 46.8 and 173.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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46.8 mi into trip|~1h 4m in
Take the ramp toward US 54 East: Fulton
Navigation decision point
Toward US 54 East: Fulton
8
163.1 mi into trip|~3h 19m 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
163.2 mi into trip|~3h 19m 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
163.9 mi into trip|~3h 20m 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
6
173.1 mi into trip|~3h 31m in
Take the exit toward AC: New Halls Ferry Road, Old Halls Ferry Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 30
Toward AC: New Halls Ferry Road, Old Halls Ferr...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.42 one way
$54.84 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg61 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$30.11
$60.22
premium
$4.89
$33.75
$67.51
diesel
$5.61
$38.73
$77.45
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
52.6
0
$18.42
$8.42
Efficient EV
43.9
0
$15.35
$7.02
EV Truck/SUV
70.2
0
$24.56
$11.23
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (66% 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 19, 2026
Origin
Stover, MO
Morning
in Stover on Tuesday
Local time
7:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Castle Point, MO
Morning
in Castle Point on Tuesday
Local time
7:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
26 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
3h 37m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that balances regional connectivity with intermittent highway travel. Only 25% of your trip is spent on highways, meaning you will spend the majority of your time navigating local roads like MO C and the C. F. “Red” Whaley Expressway. The longest uninterrupted section is an 84-mile stretch along the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, which provides the most consistent pace of the entire journey. Beyond that segment, the drive shifts frequently, requiring you to remain alert as the road character changes from open highway to more technical local stretches. It is a hands-on driving experience that demands your full attention behind the wheel.
Only 25% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 84 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 46.8 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
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 21 significant decision points across 175.4 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 46.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 163.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 163.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Stover, MO to Castle Point, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Memphis along the way.
Memphis
163.1 mi in|~3h 19m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 37m. Total distance: 175.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 84 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. 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 46.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 163.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 163.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Castle Point, MO, but most travelers stay overnight.
