Origin
Castle Point, MO
Afternoon in Castle Point on Sunday
Local time
2:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Castle Point, MO to Camdenton, MO
Drive Time
3h 39m
Distance
184.9 mi
298 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
Castle Point, MO
Gergely Meszárcsek
Camdenton, MO
Change C.C
Trip Overview
Spanning 184.9 miles across the Missouri Midwest, this trip connects Castle Point to Camdenton in approximately 3 hours and 39 minutes. It is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. With a fuel budget of roughly $28, the route remains an affordable option for travelers looking to traverse the state efficiently. You will primarily navigate via I-70, the Rosemary Straub Davison Highway, and US 54. Because the total duration is under four hours, you can comfortably complete this drive in one go without needing an overnight stop, making it ideal for a weekend getaway or a quick change of scenery.
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
92.4 miles from Castle Point, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 53m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highly efficient transit, as 93% of this route consists of highway driving. You will spend a significant portion of your time on US 54, which features the longest uninterrupted stretch of the trip at 88.1 miles. The road’s personality shifts from the busy, multi-lane environment of the interstate system to the more consistent pace of the state highways. Because the majority of your time is spent on high-speed thoroughfares, you should anticipate a steady, predictable flow of traffic. This is a practical drive designed for distance rather than technical maneuvering, allowing you to settle in and maintain a consistent speed for the duration of the trip.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 54 is the longest continuous segment at about 88.1 miles.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,044 ft
459 ft
Total Climb
1,070 ft
Total Descent
521 ft
Highest Point
1,044 ft
~184.9 mi in
Elevation Range
585 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 54 and I 70. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near MO AC / New Halls Ferry Road.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 184.9 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: at 1.1 miles (MO AC / New Halls Ferry Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.1 mi into trip
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~3m in
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MO AC / New Halls Ferry Road
Keep slight left at fork onto MO AC / New Halls Ferry Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
11 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 20A
Toward I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City
8
11.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 70 West: Kansas City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 20B
Toward I 70 West: Kansas City
6
96.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 57m in
Take the exit toward US 54: Auxvasse, Mexico, Fulton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 148
Toward US 54: Auxvasse, Mexico, Fulton
6
184.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 39m in
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US 54
At end of road, turn right onto US 54
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Towns Along This Route
Between Castle Point, MO and Camdenton, MO, road signs point toward Kansas City, Mexico and Fulton.
Kansas City
11 mi in
|
~17m
Mexico
96.3 mi in
|
~1h 57m
Fulton
96.3 mi in
|
~1h 57m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 54 | 88.1 mi | 1h 41m |
| I 70 | 84.1 mi | 1h 38m |
| Rosemary Straub Davison Highway | 8.6 mi | 10m |
| New Halls Ferry Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Dunn Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Halls Ferry Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Edgefield Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Hudson Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 54
— 88.1 mi, about 1h 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Castle Point, MO and Camdenton, MO.
1
Start on Lord Drive
284 ft
·
14 sec
·
Lord Drive
2
Turn right onto Duchess Drive
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
Duchess Drive
3
Turn right onto Edgefield Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Edgefield Drive
4
Turn left onto Hudson Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Hudson Drive
5
At end of road, turn right onto MO AC
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Halls Ferry Road
6
Keep slight left at fork onto MO AC
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
New Halls Ferry Road
Use the none lane.
7
Turn left onto Dunn Road
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Dunn Road
Use the left lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 270 West
9
Merge onto I 270
8.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 20A
Toward I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City
11
Continue on this road
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
this road
Exit 20A-B
Toward I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 20B
Toward I 70 West: Kansas City
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 70
84 mi
·
1 hr 38 min
·
I 70
Use the none lane.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 148
Toward US 54: Auxvasse, Mexico, Fulton
15
Turn left onto US 54
88 mi
·
1 hr 40 min
·
US 54
Use the none lane.
16
Turn left onto Court Circle SE
147 ft
·
4 sec
·
Court Circle SE
17
Continue on Court Circle SE
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Court Circle SE
18
Continue on Court Circle SW
379 ft
·
15 sec
·
Court Circle SW
19
At end of road, turn right onto US 54
296 ft
·
8 sec
·
US 54
20
Arrive at destination
US 54
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 3-hour and 39-minute drive, try to depart early in the morning to beat potential congestion on the interstate segments. While the route is manageable in one stint, plan for at least one stop to stretch your legs and refresh, especially when transitioning between the major highway systems. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before starting the 88.1-mile stretch on US 54, as services may be less frequent than on the interstates. Since this trip is flexible enough to be completed in a single day, you have the advantage of choosing your pace without the pressure of an overnight schedule. Use the $28 fuel estimate as a baseline for your budget, but keep a little extra set aside for local travel once you reach your destination in Camdenton.
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 92.4 miles from Castle Point, MO, or about 1h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 88.1 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 92.4 miles or 1h 53m 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 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Camdenton, 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 184.9 miles and 3h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 US 54 for about 88.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 92.4 mi from Castle Point, MO · 1h 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
92 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 92.4 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 US 54 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 88.1 miles.
Arriving in Camdenton, MO
The final approach into Camdenton, 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 Camdenton, 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
$28.08 one way
$56.17 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
65 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $30.96 | $61.92 |
| premium | $4.80 | $34.91 | $69.81 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $41.08 | $82.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.5 | 0 | $19.41 | $8.88 |
| Efficient EV | 46.2 | 0 | $16.18 | $7.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 74 | 0 | $25.89 | $11.83 |
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 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
Camdenton, MO
Afternoon in Camdenton on Sunday
Local time
2:32 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
55°F
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92 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
20 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 39m 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 Castle Point, MO to Camdenton, MO covers 184.9 miles and takes about 3h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 54, I 70, Rosemary Straub Davison Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 92.4 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 $28.08 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 16 significant decision points across 184.9 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: at 1.1 miles (MO AC / New Halls Ferry Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Castle Point, MO and Camdenton, MO, road signs point toward Kansas City, Mexico and Fulton.
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