Trip from Bonne Terre, MO to Castle Point, MO

Drive Time

1h 16m

Distance

71.4 mi

115 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bonne Terre, MO to Castle Point, MO covers 71.4 miles and takes about 1h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Park Avenue, Benham Street, US 67 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.84 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

35.7 miles from Bonne Terre, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 38m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 16m drive with frequent turns across 71.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Park Avenue 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Bonne Terre, MO to Castle Point, MO is easy. At 1h 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bonne Terre, MO to Castle Point, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Park Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
Benham Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 67 North	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 55 North	Unavailable	Refreshing
Rosa Parks Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Third Street Expressway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Andy Gammon Memorial Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Mark Twain Expressway	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Park Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bonne Terre, MO and Castle Point, MO.

Start on North Division Street

13 ft · 6 sec · North Division Street

Turn left onto Park Avenue

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Park Avenue

Continue on Benham Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Benham Street

Take the ramp left toward US 67 North: Saint Louis

0.2 mi · 20 sec · US 67 North: Saint Louis

Merge slight left

23 mi · 26 min

Keep slight right

0.3 mi · 27 sec

Take the exit straight toward I 55 North: Saint Louis

0.3 mi · 49 sec · I 55 North: Saint Louis

Merge slight left

21 mi · 22 min

Continue on Rosa Parks Highway

14 mi · 17 min · Rosa Parks Highway

Keep slight left to continue on Third Street Expressway

2.0 mi · 2 min · Third Street Expressway

Merge slight right onto Andy Gammon Memorial Highway

1.4 mi · 1 min · Andy Gammon Memorial Highway

Continue on Mark Twain Expressway

2.1 mi · 2 min · Mark Twain Expressway

Take the exit slight right toward West Florissant Avenue

0.2 mi · 25 sec · West Florissant Avenue

Turn straight onto West Florissant Avenue

1.9 mi · 3 min · West Florissant Avenue

Turn right onto Riverview Boulevard

1.2 mi · 1 min · Riverview Boulevard

Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Halls Ferry Circle

505 ft · 10 sec · Halls Ferry Circle

Exit the rotary onto Halls Ferry Road

2.0 mi · 3 min · Halls Ferry Road

Turn right onto Chambers Road

0.4 mi · 39 sec · Chambers Road

Turn left onto Lord Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Lord Drive

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 35.7 miles from Bonne Terre, MO, or about 38m 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 71.4 miles or 1h 16m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 35.7 miles or 38m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 5m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Castle Point, MO than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Bonne Terre, 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 Bonne Terre, MO

This is one driving day of about 71.4 miles and 1h 16m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bonne Terre, MO.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 35.7 mi from Bonne Terre, MO · 38m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cahokia, IL

36 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

Alton, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 71.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cahokia, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35.7 miles from Bonne Terre, 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

$10.84 one way

$21.69 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$11.96	$23.91
premium	$4.80	$13.48	$26.96
diesel	$5.64	$15.86	$31.73

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 25 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	21.4	$7.50	$3.43
Efficient EV	17.9	$6.25	$2.86
EV Truck/SUV	28.6	$10.00	$4.57

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (68% 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 data refreshed 4 hours ago

Origin

Bonne Terre, MO

Afternoon in Bonne Terre on Sunday

Local time

1:36 PM

CDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Castle Point, MO

Afternoon in Castle Point on Sunday

Local time

1:36 PM

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

12 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

1h 16m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Bonne Terre, MO to Castle Point, MO covers 71.4 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Park Avenue, Benham Street, US 67 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 35.7 miles from Bonne Terre, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.84 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

The drive from Bonne Terre, MO to Castle Point, MO is easy. At 1h 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bonne Terre, MO to Castle Point, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Bonne Terre, MO to Castle Point, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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