Origin
Castle Point, MO
Morning in Castle Point on Monday
Local time
10:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Castle Point, MO to Lamar, MO
Drive Time
5h 40m
Distance
298.2 mi
480 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 28m
★
6 AM
5h 41m
8 AM
6h 7m
10 AM
5h 50m
12 PM
5h 48m
3 PM
5h 52m
5 PM
6h 6m
8 PM
5h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Castle Point, MO
Gergely Meszárcsek
Trip Overview
The drive from Castle Point, MO to Lamar, MO covers 298.2 miles and takes about 5h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Chambers Road, Halls Ferry Road, Jennings Station Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.29 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
149.1 miles from Castle Point, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 50m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 40m drive with frequent turns across 298.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Chambers Road 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 40m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Castle Point, MO to Lamar, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chambers Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Halls Ferry Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jennings Station Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kienlen Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Skinker Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| McCausland Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Arsenal Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jamieson Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Chambers Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Castle Point, MO and Lamar, MO.
1
Start on Lord Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lord Drive
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Chambers Road
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Chambers Road
3
Turn left onto Halls Ferry Road
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
·
40 sec
·
Arsenal Street
9
Turn right onto Jamieson Avenue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Jamieson Avenue
10
Take the ramp slight right toward I 44 West
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
I 44 West
11
Merge slight left onto Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
·
Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
12
Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
13
Continue on Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
14
Continue on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
219 mi
·
3 hr 58 min
·
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
15
Take the exit slight right toward MO 96: Avilla
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
MO 96: Avilla
16
Turn straight
36 mi
·
41 min
17
Turn right onto East Java Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Java Street
18
Continue on East Northwoods Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
East Northwoods Street
19
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Garrison Avenue
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
North Garrison Avenue
20
Take the ramp slight right toward I 49 North, US 71 North: Kansas City
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 49 North, US 71 North: Kansas City
21
Continue on Trooper Charles P. Corbin Memorial Highway
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Trooper Charles P. Corbin Memorial Highway
22
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
23
Take the exit slight right toward US 160: Mindenmines, Lamar
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
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US 160: Mindenmines, Lamar
24
Turn right
1.3 mi
·
2 min
25
Turn left onto Broadway Street
436 ft
·
17 sec
·
Broadway Street
26
Turn left onto 11th Street West
197 ft
·
8 sec
·
11th Street West
27
Turn right
135 ft
·
10 sec
28
Arrive at your destination
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 149.1 miles from Castle Point, MO, or about 2h 50m into the drive.
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 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 149.1 miles or 2h 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lamar, 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 298.2 miles and 5h 40m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 149.1 mi from Castle Point, MO · 2h 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
149 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 149.1 miles from Castle Point, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lamar, MO
The final approach into Lamar, 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 Lamar, 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
$45.29 one way
$90.59 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
104 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $49.93 | $99.86 |
| premium | $4.80 | $56.29 | $112.59 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $66.25 | $132.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 104.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 89.5 | 1 | $31.31 | $14.31 |
| Efficient EV | 74.6 | 0 | $26.09 | $11.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 119.3 | 1 | $41.75 | $19.08 |
Gas CO2
104 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Lamar, MO
Morning in Lamar on Monday
Local time
10:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°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
1 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
5h 40m 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 Lamar, MO covers 298.2 miles and takes about 5h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Chambers Road, Halls Ferry Road, Jennings Station Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 149.1 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 $45.29 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 is a straightforward 5h 40m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Castle Point, MO to Lamar, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Castle Point, MO to Lamar, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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