Caruthersville, MO to Castle Point, MO is 206.8 miles and takes about 3h 55m via I 55 and Rosa Parks Highway, with a fuel budget near $32 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest region, entirely within Missouri, making it a straightforward, single-day trip. It's primarily a highway-focused journey, so expect efficient travel. With only one stop recommended and a substantial portion on I 55, it’s a route designed for straightforward transit. Consider this trip if you need to cover ground quickly between these two points without significant detours.
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
103.4 miles from Caruthersville, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 55m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 55m. Total distance: 206.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is heavily highway-focused, with 88% of the drive utilizing major roadways like I 55. You'll experience a significant stretch of 175.7 miles on I 55, which means sustained highway speeds and consistent driving conditions for a long period. The journey begins with local roads like West 3rd Street in Caruthersville before quickly merging onto the interstate. After the long interstate segment, you'll transition to Rosa Parks Highway, offering a slightly different, though still highway-oriented, driving experience as you approach Castle Point. Overall, expect a predominantly fast-paced drive on well-maintained roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 55 is the longest continuous segment at about 175.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and Rosa Parks Highway. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West 3rd Street.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 206.8 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 195 miles (I 44 / Third Street Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|West 3rd Street
Turn left onto West 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
6
5 mi into trip|~9m in
Take the ramp toward I 55 North, US 61 North: Sikeston
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 55 North, US 61 North: Sikeston
5
195 mi into trip|~3h 36m in|I 44 / Third Street Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 44 / Third Street Expressway toward I 44 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 44 North
7
200.5 mi into trip|~3h 43m in
Take the exit toward West Florissant Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 245B
Toward West Florissant Avenue
5
203.9 mi into trip|~3h 49m in|Halls Ferry Road
Enter roundabout onto Halls Ferry Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 55
175.7 mi
3h 8m
Rosa Parks Highway
14 mi
17m
West 3rd Street
2.9 mi
5m
Mark Twain Expressway
2.1 mi
2m
Halls Ferry Road
2.1 mi
3m
Third Street Expressway
2 mi
2m
MO 84
2 mi
3m
West Florissant Avenue
1.9 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 175.7 mi, about 3h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Caruthersville, MO and Castle Point, MO.
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Start on this road
45 ft·9 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto West 3rd Street
2.9 mi·5 min·West 3rd Street
3
Continue on MO 84
2.0 mi·3 min·MO 84
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·32 sec
Toward I 55 North, US 61 North: Sikeston
5
Merge onto I 55; US 61
74 mi·1 hr 19 min·I 55; US 61
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55
102 mi·1 hr 49 min·I 55
7
Continue on I 55
14 mi·17 min·Rosa Parks Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 44
2.0 mi·2 min·Third Street Expressway
Toward I 44 North
9
Merge onto I 70
1.4 mi·1 min·Andy Gammon Memorial Highway
10
Continue on I 70
2.1 mi·2 min·Mark Twain Expressway
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
Exit 245BToward West Florissant AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn straight onto West Florissant Avenue
1.9 mi·3 min·West Florissant Avenue
13
Turn right onto MO 367
1.2 mi·1 min·Riverview Boulevard
14
Enter roundabout onto Halls Ferry Road
504 ft·10 sec·Halls Ferry Road
15
Continue on Halls Ferry Road
2.0 mi·3 min·Halls Ferry Road
16
Turn right onto Chambers Road
0.4 mi·38 sec·Chambers Road
17
Turn left onto Lord Drive
0.5 mi·1 min·Lord Drive
18
Arrive at destination
Lord Drive
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of under 4 hours, this trip is best suited for a same-day adventure, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. Aiming to leave mid-morning can provide ample daylight for the drive and any brief stops you might need. With only one recommended stop and a long continuous stretch on I 55, plan your fuel and rest breaks accordingly. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on the longest 175.7-mile section, to ensure you don't need to deviate from the main path unexpectedly.
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 103.4 miles from Caruthersville, MO, or about 1h 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 175.7 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 45 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 103.4 miles or 1h 55m 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 6m
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 Caruthersville, 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 Caruthersville, MO
This is one driving day of about 206.8 miles and 3h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Caruthersville, 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 55 for about 175.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 103.4 mi from Caruthersville, MO
· 1h 55m into the drive
The midpoint is around 103.4 miles from Caruthersville, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before I 55 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 175.7 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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Gateway Arch National Park
National Park
Gateway Arch National Park commemorates President Jefferson’s vision of a continental nation, the individuals and cultural groups who helped shape its history, St. Louis’ role in westward expansion, a...
Established by 1750, Ste. Geneviève was the first permanent European settlement in Missouri. Early French Canadian settlers were drawn here by the rich agricultural land known as Le Grand Champ (the B...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 135.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.70 one way
$61.40 round trip
$3.77/gal25.4 MPG avg72 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.25
$34.63
$69.25
premium
$4.65
$37.89
$75.78
diesel
$5.30
$43.18
$86.37
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72.4 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
62
0
$21.71
$9.93
Efficient EV
51.7
0
$18.10
$8.27
EV Truck/SUV
82.7
1
$28.95
$13.24
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (67% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Caruthersville, MO
Afternoon
in Caruthersville on Friday
Local time
4:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Castle Point, MO
Afternoon
in Castle Point on Friday
Local time
4:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°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
2 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 55m 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 Caruthersville, MO to Castle Point, MO covers 206.8 miles and takes about 3h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, Rosa Parks Highway, West 3rd Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 103.4 miles from Caruthersville, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.70 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 206.8 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 195 miles (I 44 / Third Street Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Caruthersville, MO to Castle Point, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway Arch National Park and Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park.
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
