Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
57m
Distance
41.2 mi
66 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Castle Point, MO
Gergely Meszárcsek
Riverside, MO
Newman Photographs
The drive from Castle Point, MO to Riverside, MO covers 41.2 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ozark Expressway, Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway, Halls Ferry Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.1 miles on Ozark Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.44 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 41.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
The drive from Castle Point, MO to Riverside, MO covers 41.2 miles and takes about 57m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Chambers Road.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 41.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Chambers Road): Navigation decision point; 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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
At end of road, turn right onto Chambers Road
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto Halls Ferry Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55 / Ozark Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit toward MO Z: Pevely
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Castle Point, MO and Riverside, MO, road signs point toward Memphis and Mo Z: Pevely.
Memphis
Mo Z: Pevely
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ozark Expressway | 14.1 mi | 17m |
| Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway | 12 mi | 13m |
| Halls Ferry Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| North Broadway | 2 mi | 4m |
| Third Street Expressway | 2 mi | 2m |
| Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Andy Gammon Memorial Highway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Mark Twain Expressway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Castle Point, MO and Riverside, MO.
Start on Lord Drive
At end of road, turn right onto Chambers Road
Turn left onto MO AC
Enter roundabout onto Halls Ferry Road
Continue on Halls Ferry Road
Turn slight right onto North Broadway
Turn right onto Carrie Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 70
Continue on I 70
Keep slight left at fork onto I 44
Continue on I 44; I 55
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55
Continue on I 55
Continue on I 55
Take the exit
Turn left onto MO Z
Turn right onto US 61; US 67
Turn left onto Dow Industrial Drive
At end of road, turn right onto Riverside Drive
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.6 mi from Castle Point, MO · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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.
A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 20.6 miles from Castle Point, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Riverside, MO if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$6.44 one way
$12.88 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.07 | $14.14 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.93 | $15.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.10 | $18.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.33 | $1.98 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.77 | $2.64 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Castle Point on Thursday
Local time
10:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Sunny
Destination
Night in Riverside on Thursday
Local time
10:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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