Origin
Woodson Terrace, MO
Late night in Woodson Terrace on Tuesday
Local time
3:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodson Terrace, MO to Castle Point, MO
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
9.1 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodson Terrace, MO
Magda Ehlers
Castle Point, MO
Gergely Meszárcsek
Trip Overview
Woodson Terrace to Castle Point is 9.1 miles and takes about 15 minutes via Chambers Road, Airport Road, and Natural Bridge Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Missouri, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Given its brief duration and surface road profile, it's an easy drive for a quick errand or a brief scenic detour if you're already in the area. You won't need to worry about extensive planning or overnight stays for this particular route.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chambers Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Airport Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Natural Bridge Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Inner Belt Expressway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Woodson Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Lord Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| I 70 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Hereford Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Chambers Road
— 2.8 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodson Terrace, MO and Castle Point, MO.
1
Start on MO EE
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodson Road
2
Turn right onto Natural Bridge Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Natural Bridge Road
3
Take the ramp onto Natural Bridge Road
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Natural Bridge Road
4
Merge onto I 70
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 70
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 238B
Toward I 170 North
Use the slight left lane.
6
Merge onto I 170
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Inner Belt Expressway
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 9A
Toward Airport Road
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn right onto Airport Road
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Airport Road
9
Continue on Hereford Avenue
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Hereford Avenue
10
Continue on Chambers Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Chambers Road
11
Turn left onto Lord Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lord Drive
12
Arrive at destination
Lord Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 3.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Natural Bridge Road
Take the ramp onto Natural Bridge Road
Navigation decision point
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 70
Merge onto I 70
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
7
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward I 170 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 238B
Toward I 170 North
3
2.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 170 / Inner Belt Expressway
Merge onto I 170 / Inner Belt Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining
7
3.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward Airport Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 9A
Toward Airport Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.42 one way
$2.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.56 | $3.12 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.75 | $3.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.01 | $4.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.96 | $0.44 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Castle Point, MO
Late night in Castle Point on Tuesday
Local time
3:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°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
3 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
15m 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?
This drive is predominantly on surface roads, with only about 14% of the 9.1 miles on highways. You'll experience 2.8 miles on Chambers Road before transitioning to other surface streets. Expect frequent intersections and traffic lights as you navigate through local areas. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is 2.8 miles on Chambers Road.
Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.8 mi on Chambers Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near Natural Bridge Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 9.1 miles you will encounter 6 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 1.2 miles (Natural Bridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (I 70): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 9.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (14%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.8 miles on Chambers Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 1.2 miles (Natural Bridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (I 70): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 2 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.
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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