Origin
Anderson, MO
Morning in Anderson on Monday
Local time
9:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Anderson, MO to Castle Point, MO
Drive Time
4h 57m
Distance
319.8 mi
515 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$49
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 44m
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6 AM
4h 58m
8 AM
5h 25m
10 AM
5h 7m
12 PM
5h 4m
3 PM
5h 8m
5 PM
5h 23m
8 PM
4h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Anderson, MO
life vibes
Castle Point, MO
Gergely Meszárcsek
Trip Overview
The drive from Anderson, MO to Castle Point, MO covers 319.8 miles and takes about 4h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Jefferson Street, Highway 59, I 49 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $48.57 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
159.9 miles from Anderson, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 28m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 57m drive with frequent turns across 319.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Jefferson Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 57m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Anderson, MO to Castle Point, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Jefferson Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 59 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 49 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Corporal Bobbie J | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| James B | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Special Agent Tom Crowell Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Purple Heart Trail | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 44 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Jefferson Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anderson, MO and Castle Point, MO.
1
Start on East Street
102 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Street
2
Continue on East Jefferson Street
466 ft
·
23 sec
·
East Jefferson Street
3
Turn right onto South State Highway 59
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
South State Highway 59
4
At the end of the road, turn left
4.8 mi
·
6 min
5
Take the ramp left toward I 49 North, US 71 North: Joplin
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
·
I 49 North, US 71 North: Joplin
6
Merge slight left onto Corporal Bobbie J. Harper Memorial Highway
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Corporal Bobbie J. Harper Memorial Highway
7
Continue on James B. Tatum Highway
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
James B. Tatum Highway
8
Continue on Special Agent Tom Crowell Memorial Highway
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Special Agent Tom Crowell Memorial Highway
9
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
9.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East, I 49 North, US 71 North: Springfield, Kansas City
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 44 East, I 49 North, US 71 North: Springfield, Kansas City
11
Merge slight left onto Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
265 mi
·
4 hr 47 min
·
Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
12
Continue on Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
13
Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
14
Continue on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
·
Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
15
Take the exit slight right toward Jamieson Avenue
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Jamieson Avenue
16
Keep slight left to continue on Jamieson Avenue
226 ft
·
7 sec
·
Jamieson Avenue
17
Turn left onto Jamieson Avenue
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Jamieson Avenue
18
At the end of the road, turn left onto Arsenal Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Arsenal Street
19
Turn right onto McCausland Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
McCausland Avenue
20
Continue on South Skinker Boulevard
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
South Skinker Boulevard
21
Continue on Kienlen Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Kienlen Avenue
22
Continue on Jennings Station Road
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Jennings Station Road
23
Turn left onto Halls Ferry Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Halls Ferry Road
24
Turn right onto Chambers Road
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Chambers Road
25
Turn left onto Lord Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lord Drive
26
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 159.9 miles from Anderson, MO, or about 2h 28m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 159.9 miles or 2h 28m 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 4m
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 Anderson, 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 Anderson, MO
This is one driving day of about 319.8 miles and 4h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Anderson, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 159.9 mi from Anderson, MO · 2h 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
160 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 159.9 miles from Anderson, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Castle Point, MO
The final approach into Castle Point, MO usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Castle Point, MO.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$48.57 one way
$97.15 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
112 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $53.55 | $107.10 |
| premium | $4.80 | $60.37 | $120.74 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $71.05 | $142.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 111.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 95.9 | 1 | $33.58 | $15.35 |
| Efficient EV | 80 | 0 | $27.98 | $12.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 127.9 | 1 | $44.77 | $20.47 |
Gas CO2
112 kg
EV CO2
37 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Morning in Castle Point on Monday
Local time
9:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°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 cooler 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Anderson, MO to Castle Point, MO covers 319.8 miles and takes about 4h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Jefferson Street, Highway 59, I 49 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 159.9 miles from Anderson, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $48.57 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 57m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Anderson, MO to Castle Point, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Anderson, MO to Castle Point, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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