Origin
Cabool, MO
Afternoon in Cabool on Sunday
Local time
2:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cabool, MO to Castle Point, MO
Drive Time
3h 35m
Distance
175.9 mi
283 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 23m
★
6 AM
3h 35m
8 AM
4h 0m
10 AM
3h 44m
12 PM
3h 41m
3 PM
3h 45m
5 PM
3h 59m
8 PM
3h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cabool, MO
Collab Media
Castle Point, MO
Gergely Meszárcsek
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Cabool to Castle Point, you are looking at a 175.9-mile journey across Missouri. Expect to spend about 3 hours and 35 minutes behind the wheel, making this a very manageable one-day excursion. With a fuel budget of approximately $27, the trip is quite cost-effective for a solo driver or a small group. You will primarily navigate via US 63, I-44, and Jennings Station Road. Since the entire route remains within the Midwest, you can anticipate consistent terrain throughout your travels. It is a straightforward drive that does not require an overnight stay, allowing you to easily complete the transit in a single push.
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
88 miles from Cabool, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 47m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive, with 90% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will experience a significant stretch of open road, including a 94.8-mile run along I-44 that serves as the backbone of your journey. Transitioning from the regional roads onto the interstate provides a fast-paced environment, while the final segments on local roads like Jennings Station Road bring a change in scenery as you reach the destination. The route balances long, sustained interstate miles with the necessary local navigation to reach your precise endpoint. Expect a predictable experience that favors efficiency over technical driving challenges.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 44 is the longest continuous segment at about 94.8 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,344 ft
438 ft
Total Climb
675 ft
Total Descent
1,467 ft
Highest Point
1,344 ft
~30.5 mi in
Elevation Range
905 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 44 and US 63. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 60 Business / Ozark Street.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 175.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 60 Business / Ozark Street): Navigation decision point; at 65.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 163.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 60 Business / Ozark Street
Turn left onto US 60 Business / Ozark Street
Navigation decision point
7
65.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
Take the ramp toward I 44 East: Saint Louis
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 44 East: Saint Louis
7
163.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 11m in
Take the exit toward Jamieson Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 284
Toward Jamieson Avenue
6
163.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Jamieson Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Jamieson Avenue
6
175.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 32m in
|
Chambers Road
Turn right onto Chambers Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 44 | 94.8 mi | 1h 44m |
| US 63 | 64.3 mi | 1h 20m |
| Jennings Station Road | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| South Skinker Boulevard | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Halls Ferry Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| McCausland Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Kienlen Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 44
— 94.8 mi, about 1h 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cabool, MO and Castle Point, MO.
1
Start on this road
120 ft
·
14 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto US 60 Business
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Ozark Street
3
Continue on US 60 Business
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Ozark Avenue
4
Turn left onto US 63
64 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
US 63
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on I 44 Business; US Historic 66; US 63
287 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Bishop Avenue
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 44 Business; US Historic 66; US 63
183 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Bishop Avenue
7
Keep slight right at fork onto MO E
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Tim Bradley Way
8
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward I 44 East: Saint Louis
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 44
95 mi
·
1 hr 44 min
·
I 44
Use the none lane.
10
Continue on I 44
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
Use the none lane.
11
Continue on I 44
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
·
Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Exit 284
Toward Jamieson Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
227 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Jamieson Avenue
14
Turn left onto Jamieson Avenue
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Jamieson Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
At end of road, turn left onto Arsenal Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Arsenal Street
16
Turn right onto McCausland Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
McCausland Avenue
17
Continue on South Skinker Boulevard
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
South Skinker Boulevard
Use the none lane.
18
Continue on Kienlen Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Kienlen Avenue
Use the none lane.
19
Continue on Jennings Station Road
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Jennings Station Road
Use the none lane.
20
Turn left onto Halls Ferry Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Halls Ferry Road
Use the left lane.
21
Turn right onto Chambers Road
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Chambers Road
Use the none lane.
22
Turn left onto Lord Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lord Drive
23
Arrive at destination
Lord Drive
Trip Plan
Because this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Plan for at least one stop to break up the 3-hour and 35-minute duration and keep your focus sharp during the long I-44 segment. Since the longest uninterrupted stretch covers nearly 95 miles, ensure your tank is topped off before merging onto the interstate to avoid unnecessary fuel stops. Keep an eye on local traffic patterns as you transition from the highway onto Jennings Station Road, as this final portion may be slower than your time spent on the main arteries. Taking a quick break mid-way through the drive will ensure you arrive in Castle Point feeling refreshed.
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 88 miles from Cabool, MO, or about 1h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 94.8 miles.
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 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88 miles or 1h 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 49m
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 Cabool, 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 Cabool, MO
This is one driving day of about 175.9 miles and 3h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cabool, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 44 for about 94.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 88 mi from Cabool, MO · 1h 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
88 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 88 miles from Cabool, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 44 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 94.8 miles.
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
$26.72 one way
$53.43 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
62 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $29.45 | $58.91 |
| premium | $4.80 | $33.21 | $66.41 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $39.08 | $78.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52.8 | 0 | $18.47 | $8.44 |
| Efficient EV | 44 | 0 | $15.39 | $7.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 70.4 | 0 | $24.63 | $11.26 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (66% 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
Afternoon in Castle Point on Sunday
Local time
2:48 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
14 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
3h 35m 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 Cabool, MO to Castle Point, MO covers 175.9 miles and takes about 3h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 44, US 63, Jennings Station Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 88 miles from Cabool, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.72 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 175.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 60 Business / Ozark Street): Navigation decision point; at 65.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 163.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Cabool, MO to Castle Point, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 438 ft to 1,344 ft elevation with about 675 ft of total climbing.
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