Origin
Castle Point, MO
Late night in Castle Point on Friday
Local time
5:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
39.8 mi
64 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
Winfield, MO
Momo King
Castle Point to Winfield is 39.8 miles and takes about 54 minutes via MO 79, I 70, and Rosemary Straub Davison Highway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest region, specifically crossing from one part of Missouri to another. It's a fairly straightforward trip, mostly on highways, making it a good option if you need to get from point A to point B efficiently. With a total travel time under an hour, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or a short day trip.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 39.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This drive is heavily focused on highway travel, with 69% of the journey on faster roads. You'll experience stretches of more direct driving, including a continuous segment of 15.6 miles on MO 79. Expect a profile that leans towards efficiency rather than winding backroads. The mix of highways like I 70 and MO 79 means you'll likely encounter varying speed limits and traffic patterns, but the overall character remains highway-oriented for most of the 39.8 miles.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on MO 79 and I 70. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Duchess Drive.
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 39.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Duchess Drive): Navigation decision point; 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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Duchess Drive
Navigation decision point
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
Keep slight right at fork toward I 70 West: Kansas City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward MO 79: Elsberry, Louisiana
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward MO 79: Elsberry, Clarksville, Louisiana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Castle Point, MO and Winfield, MO, road signs point toward Kansas City, Louisiana and Clarksville.
Kansas City
Louisiana
Clarksville
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MO 79 | 15.6 mi | 20m |
| I 70 | 11.7 mi | 14m |
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Castle Point, MO and Winfield, MO.
Start on Lord Drive
Turn right onto Duchess Drive
Turn right onto Edgefield Drive
Turn left onto Hudson Drive
At end of road, turn right onto MO AC
Keep slight left at fork onto MO AC
Turn left onto Dunn Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 270
Take the exit
Continue on this road
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 70
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto MO 79
Turn right onto West Cherry Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.9 mi from Castle Point, MO · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 19.9 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 Winfield, 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
$6.22 one way
$12.44 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.83 | $13.66 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.66 | $15.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.79 | $17.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.9 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 | 11.9 | 0 | $4.18 | $1.91 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.48 | $1.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.57 | $2.55 |
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
Late night in Castle Point on Friday
Local time
5:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Winfield on Friday
Local time
5:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°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
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.
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. National park proximity is from the NPS API. 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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