Trip from Castle Point, MO to Malden, MO

Drive Time

3h 51m

Distance

195.7 mi

315 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Castle Point to Malden, Missouri, expect a straightforward journey covering 195.7 miles. You should budget approximately 3 hours and 51 minutes of driving time, making this an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. With an estimated fuel cost of $30, it is an economical route that stays entirely within the Midwest. While one stop is recommended to break up the journey, the trip is manageable enough that an overnight stay is likely unnecessary. Overall, this drive offers a practical connection through Missouri, perfect for travelers looking to move between these two points efficiently.

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

97.9 miles from Castle Point, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a mix of driving styles on this 195.7-mile route, which is officially classified as a turn-heavy local drive. You will spend roughly 29% of your time on highways, primarily utilizing the Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway, US 60, and US 60 Business. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs early on, where you will navigate 126.7 miles along the Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway. Because the route relies heavily on local roads, you should prepare for a driving experience that feels more grounded and technical than a standard interstate cruise. Stay alert as the road transitions between these different highway segments throughout the trip.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 126.7 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

541 ft 291 ft

Total Climb

214 ft

Total Descent

418 ft

Highest Point

541 ft

~114.2 mi in

Elevation Range

250 ft

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 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in near Halls Ferry Road.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 195.7 miles you will encounter 15 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 2.8 miles (Halls Ferry Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.1 miles (I 44 / Third Street Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12 miles (I 55 / Ozark Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

2.8 mi into trip | ~5m in | Halls Ferry Road

Enter roundabout onto Halls Ferry Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

9.1 mi into trip | ~16m in | I 44 / Third Street Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 44 / Third Street Expressway toward I 44 West: Tulsa, Memphis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 249A Toward I 44 West: Tulsa, Memphis

12 mi into trip | ~20m in | I 55 / Ozark Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 55 / Ozark Expressway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 290B

153.7 mi into trip | ~2h 55m in

Take the exit toward US 60 West: Dexter, Poplar Bluff

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 66B Toward US 60 West: Dexter, Poplar Bluff

176.8 mi into trip | ~3h 22m in | US 60 Business

Take the exit onto US 60 Business toward MO 25, US 60 Business: Dexter, Bloomfield

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward MO 25, US 60 Business: Dexter, Bloomfiel...

Towns Along This Route

Between Castle Point, MO and Malden, MO, road signs point toward Poplar Bluff and Bloomfield.

Poplar Bluff

153.7 mi in | ~2h 55m

Bloomfield

176.8 mi in | ~3h 22m | via US 60 Business

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway	126.7 mi	2h 15m
US 60	22.6 mi	26m
US 60 Business	16.3 mi	24m
Ozark Expressway	14.1 mi	17m
Halls Ferry Road	2.9 mi	4m
North Douglas Street	2.3 mi	4m
North Broadway	2 mi	4m
Third Street Expressway	2 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway — 126.7 mi, about 2h 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Castle Point, MO and Malden, MO.

Start on Lord Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Lord Drive

At end of road, turn right onto Chambers Road

0.4 mi · 39 sec · Chambers Road

Turn left onto MO AC

2.0 mi · 2 min · Halls Ferry Road

Enter roundabout onto Halls Ferry Road

466 ft · 10 sec · Halls Ferry Road

Continue on Halls Ferry Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Halls Ferry Road

Turn slight right onto North Broadway

2.0 mi · 4 min · North Broadway

Turn right onto Carrie Avenue

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Carrie Avenue

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 15 sec

Toward I 70 East

Merge onto I 70

1.4 mi · 1 min · Mark Twain Expressway

Continue on I 70

1.5 mi · 2 min · Andy Gammon Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 44

2.0 mi · 2 min · Third Street Expressway

Exit 249A Toward I 44 West: Tulsa, Memphis Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 44; I 55

0.9 mi · 1 min · Ozark Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 55

13 mi · 16 min · Ozark Expressway

Exit 290B

Continue on I 55

1.8 mi · 2 min · Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway

Continue on I 55

127 mi · 2 hr 15 min · Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 66B Toward US 60 West: Dexter, Poplar Bluff

Merge onto US 60

23 mi · 26 min · US 60

Take the exit onto US 60 Business

0.3 mi · 40 sec · US 60 Business

Toward MO 25, US 60 Business: Dexter, Bloomfield

Turn left onto US 60 Business; MO 25

16 mi · 23 min · US 60 Business; MO 25

Continue on MO 25 Business

2.3 mi · 4 min · North Douglas Street

Turn left onto MO 25 Business

0.2 mi · 28 sec · West Main Street

Turn right onto MO 25 Business

442 ft · 10 sec · South Madison Street

Turn right onto West Laclede Street

63 ft · 2 sec · West Laclede Street

Arrive at destination

West Laclede Street

Trip Plan

Given the 3-hour and 51-minute duration, departing early in the morning allows you to reach your destination comfortably before the afternoon. Since the route is categorized as turn-heavy, keep a close eye on your navigation to ensure you remain on the correct path when transitioning between the Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway and the US 60 segments. Plan for at least one stop to stretch your legs and refresh, especially since the local nature of the roads requires more active focus than highway driving. With a fuel budget of $30, fill up before you leave to avoid unnecessary stops. The flexibility of a one-day trip means you can easily adjust your pace to suit your personal comfort level.

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 97.9 miles from Castle Point, MO, or about 1h 55m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 126.7 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 80 miles or 1h 36m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 97.9 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 3m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Malden, MO than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Castle Point, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 195.7 miles and 3h 51m.

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 Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway for about 126.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 97.9 mi from Castle Point, MO · 1h 55m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cahokia, IL

98 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

Cahokia, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Campton, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 97.9 miles from Castle Point, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 126.7 miles.

Arriving in Malden, MO

The final approach into Malden, 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 Malden, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$29.72 one way

$59.45 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 69 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$32.77	$65.54
premium	$4.80	$36.94	$73.89
diesel	$5.64	$43.48	$86.96

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$30

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 68.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	58.7	$20.55	$9.39
Efficient EV	48.9	$17.12	$7.83
EV Truck/SUV	78.3	$27.40	$12.52

Gas CO2

68 kg

EV CO2

23 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Castle Point, MO

Afternoon in Castle Point on Sunday

Local time

1:18 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Malden, MO

Afternoon in Malden on Sunday

Local time

1:18 PM

CDT

Current temp

63°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

7 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 51m 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 Malden, MO covers 195.7 miles and takes about 3h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway, US 60, US 60 Business. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 97.9 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 $29.72 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.

Between Castle Point, MO and Malden, MO, road signs point toward Poplar Bluff and Bloomfield.

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