Origin
Bonne Terre, MO
Late night in Bonne Terre on Saturday
Local time
5:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bonne Terre, MO to Castle Point, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
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
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bonne Terre, MO
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Castle Point, MO
Gergely Meszárcsek
Trip Overview
This 71.4-mile drive from Bonne Terre to Castle Point, Missouri, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 16 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate via Park Avenue, Benham Street, and US 67 North, with no interstate highways involved. With an estimated fuel cost of $11, this trip offers a budget-friendly excursion within the Midwest region. The route is characterized by frequent turns, making it a more engaging local drive rather than a long-distance haul. It's perfect for a spontaneous day trip or a leisurely exploration of the Missouri landscape.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 71.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 71.4-mile journey, as the highway share is 0%. This means you won't encounter any long, uninterrupted stretches of high-speed travel. Instead, you'll be navigating through a series of local roads and throughways, including Park Avenue, Benham Street, and US 67 North. The character of the drive will likely involve more frequent adjustments to speed and direction, offering a more intimate connection with the surrounding communities and a dynamic driving experience.
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
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 | — | — |
| Benham Street | — | — |
| US 67 North | — | — |
| I 55 North | — | — |
| Rosa Parks Highway | — | — |
| Third Street Expressway | — | — |
| Andy Gammon Memorial Highway | — | — |
| Mark Twain Expressway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
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.
1
Start on North Division Street
13 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Division Street
2
Turn left onto Park Avenue
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Park Avenue
3
Continue on Benham Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Benham Street
4
Take the ramp left toward US 67 North: Saint Louis
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
US 67 North: Saint Louis
5
Merge slight left
23 mi
·
26 min
6
Keep slight right
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
7
Take the exit straight toward I 55 North: Saint Louis
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 55 North: Saint Louis
8
Merge slight left
21 mi
·
22 min
9
Continue on Rosa Parks Highway
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Rosa Parks Highway
10
Keep slight left to continue on Third Street Expressway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Third Street Expressway
11
Merge slight right onto Andy Gammon Memorial Highway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Andy Gammon Memorial Highway
12
Continue on Mark Twain Expressway
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Mark Twain Expressway
13
Take the exit slight right toward West Florissant Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Florissant Avenue
14
Turn straight onto West Florissant Avenue
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
West Florissant Avenue
15
Turn right onto Riverview Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverview Boulevard
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Halls Ferry Circle
505 ft
·
10 sec
·
Halls Ferry Circle
17
Exit the rotary onto Halls Ferry Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Halls Ferry Road
18
Turn right onto Chambers Road
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Chambers Road
19
Turn left onto Lord Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lord Drive
20
Arrive at your destination
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
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.16 one way
$22.33 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.26 | $24.51 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.74 | $27.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.76 | $31.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 25 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.50 | $3.43 |
| Efficient EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.25 | $2.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.6 | 0 | $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.
Destination
Castle Point, MO
Late night in Castle Point on Saturday
Local time
5:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Imperial, MO
36 mi in
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
24 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
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 $11.16 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.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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