Drive Time
3h 49m
Distance
243 mi
391 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
Photo: Gergely Meszárcsek
The drive from Ash Grove, MO to Castle Point, MO covers 243 miles and takes about 3h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Calhoun Avenue, East Boone Street, the route for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.91 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
121.5 miles from Ash Grove, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 54m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 49m drive with frequent turns across 243 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 49m 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 Ash Grove, MO to Castle Point, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Calhoun Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Boone Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| the route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Payne Stewart Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Police Officer Ernest M | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jamieson Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Ash Grove, MO and Castle Point, MO.
Start on West Main Street
Turn left onto Calhoun Avenue
Turn right onto East Boone Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
Exit the roundabout
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
Exit the roundabout
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
Exit the roundabout
Take the ramp left
Merge slight left onto Payne Stewart Highway
Continue on Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
Continue on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
Take the exit slight right toward Jamieson Avenue
Keep slight left to continue on Jamieson Avenue
Turn left onto Jamieson Avenue
At the end of the road, turn left onto Arsenal Street
Turn right onto McCausland Avenue
Continue on South Skinker Boulevard
Continue on Kienlen Avenue
Continue on Jennings Station Road
Turn left onto Halls Ferry Road
Turn right onto Chambers Road
Turn left onto Lord Drive
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 121.5 miles or 1h 54m 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 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Castle Point, MO than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Ash Grove, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Ash Grove, MO
This is one driving day of about 243 miles and 3h 49m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 121.5 mi from Ash Grove, MO · 1h 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
122 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 121.5 miles from Ash Grove, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$36.91 one way
$73.82 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $40.69 | $81.38 |
| premium | $4.80 | $45.87 | $91.75 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $53.99 | $107.97 |
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: 85 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 72.9 | 0 | $25.51 | $11.66 |
| Efficient EV | 60.8 | 0 | $21.26 | $9.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 97.2 | 1 | $34.02 | $15.55 |
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Evening in Ash Grove on Saturday
Local time
6:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Evening in Castle Point on Saturday
Local time
6:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
54°F
Arnold, MO
122 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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