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Castle Point, MO
Late night in Castle Point on Friday
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3:09 AM
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Current temp
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Trip from Castle Point, MO to Ava, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 29m
Distance
219.1 mi
353 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 16m
★
6 AM
4h 30m
8 AM
4h 56m
10 AM
4h 39m
12 PM
4h 36m
3 PM
4h 40m
5 PM
4h 55m
8 PM
4h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Castle Point, MO
Gergely Meszárcsek
Ava, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Castle Point, MO to Ava, MO covers 219.1 miles and takes about 4h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor, North Bishop Avenue, US 60 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 91.3 miles on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.25 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
109.5 miles from Castle Point, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 11m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 29m. Total distance: 219.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 29m drive with frequent turns across 219.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor is the longest continuous segment at about 91.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 12.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 219.1 miles you will encounter 18 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: at 12.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 110.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 110.8 miles (MO E / Tim Bradley Way): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
12.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the ramp toward I 44 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 44 West
5
110.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 12m in
Take the exit toward MO E: Rolla
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 185
Toward MO E: Rolla
5
110.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 12m in
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MO E / Tim Bradley Way
Enter roundabout onto MO E / Tim Bradley Way
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
176.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 35m in
Take the ramp toward US 60 West: Mountain Grove
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward US 60 West: Mountain Grove
7
205.2 mi into trip
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~4h 9m in
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MO 5
Take the exit onto MO 5 toward US 60 BUS, MO 5 South, MO EE: Mansfield, Ava
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 60 BUS, MO 5 South, MO EE: Mansfield,...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Castle Point, MO and Ava, MO, road signs point toward Mo E: Rolla and Mo Ee: Mansfield.
Mo E: Rolla
110.6 mi in
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~2h 12m
Mo Ee: Mansfield
205.2 mi in
|
~4h 9m
|
via MO 5
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor | 91.3 mi | 1h 40m |
| North Bishop Avenue | 64.3 mi | 1h 20m |
| US 60 | 28.4 mi | 32m |
| US 60 Business | 11.4 mi | 16m |
| Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Jennings Station Road | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| North Skinker Boulevard | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
— 91.3 mi, about 1h 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Castle Point, MO and Ava, MO.
1
Start on Lord Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lord Drive
2
At end of road, turn right onto Chambers Road
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Chambers Road
3
Turn left onto MO AC
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Halls Ferry Road
4
Turn right onto Jennings Station Road
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Jennings Station Road
5
Continue on Kienlen Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Kienlen Avenue
6
Continue on North Skinker Boulevard
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
North Skinker Boulevard
7
Continue on McCausland Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
McCausland Avenue
8
Turn left onto Arsenal Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Arsenal Street
9
Turn right onto Jamieson Avenue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Jamieson Avenue
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Toward I 44 West
Use the right lane.
11
Merge onto I 44
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
·
Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
12
Continue on I 44
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
13
Continue on I 44
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
14
Continue on I 44; US 50
91 mi
·
1 hr 40 min
·
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 185
Toward MO E: Rolla
16
Enter roundabout onto MO E
294 ft
·
5 sec
·
Tim Bradley Way
17
Continue on MO E
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Tim Bradley Way
Use the left lane.
18
Turn slight right onto I 44 Business; US Historic 66; US 63
30 ft
·
0 sec
·
North Bishop Avenue
19
Keep slight right at fork onto I 44 Business; US Historic 66; US 63
145 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Bishop Avenue
20
Continue on I 44 Business; US Historic 66; US 63
64 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
North Bishop Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
21
Turn right onto US 60 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 60 Business
Use the right lane.
22
Turn left onto MO 181
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
South Elm Street
23
Continue on MO 181
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Peabody Avenue
24
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward US 60 West: Mountain Grove
25
Merge onto US 60
28 mi
·
32 min
·
US 60
26
Take the exit onto MO 5
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
MO 5
Toward US 60 BUS, MO 5 South, MO EE: Mansfield, Ava
Use the slight right lane.
27
Turn left onto US 60 Business; MO 5
11 mi
·
15 min
·
US 60 Business; MO 5
28
Continue on MO 5; MO 76
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
MO 5; MO 76
29
Turn left onto MO 14; MO 5 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Springfield Road
30
Enter roundabout onto North Jefferson Street
17 ft
·
0 sec
·
North Jefferson Street
31
Continue on North Jefferson Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Jefferson Street
32
Arrive at destination
MO 5 Business
Trip Plan
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 109.5 miles from Castle Point, MO, or about 2h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 91.3 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 48 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 109.5 miles or 2h 11m 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 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ava, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Castle Point, 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 Castle Point, MO
This is one driving day of about 219.1 miles and 4h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Castle Point, 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 Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor for about 91.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 109.5 mi from Castle Point, MO · 2h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
110 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 48 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 109.5 miles from Castle Point, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 91.3 miles.
Arriving in Ava, MO
The final approach into Ava, 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 Ava, 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
$34.25 one way
$68.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
77 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $37.61 | $75.22 |
| premium | $4.89 | $42.16 | $84.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $48.37 | $96.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 65.7 | 0 | $23.01 | $10.52 |
| Efficient EV | 54.8 | 0 | $19.17 | $8.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 87.6 | 1 | $30.67 | $14.02 |
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Ava, MO
Late night in Ava on Friday
Local time
3:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Washington, MO
110 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 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
4h 29m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Castle Point, MO to Ava, MO covers 219.1 miles and takes about 4h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor, North Bishop Avenue, US 60. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 109.5 miles from Castle Point, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.25 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 219.1 miles you will encounter 18 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: at 12.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 110.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 110.8 miles (MO E / Tim Bradley Way): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Between Castle Point, MO and Ava, MO, road signs point toward Mo E: Rolla and Mo Ee: Mansfield.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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