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Trip from Castle Point, MO to Winfield, MO

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

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 50m ★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 51m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Castle Point, MO, MO

Castle Point, MO

Gergely Meszárcsek

Downtown Winfield, MO, MO

Winfield, MO

Momo King

Trip Overview

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.

Who Is This Route For?

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.

Drive Character

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.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MO 79 is the longest continuous segment at about 15.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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.

Driving Effort 10/10

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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Duchess Drive

Turn right onto Duchess Drive

Navigation decision point

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
8
23.9 mi into trip | ~33m in

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 220 Toward MO 79: Elsberry, Louisiana
9
24 mi into trip | ~33m in

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward MO 79: Elsberry, Clarksville, Louisiana

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

11 mi in | ~17m

Louisiana

23.9 mi in | ~33m

Clarksville

24 mi in | ~33m

Main Roads

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
Longest stretch: MO 79 — 15.6 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

12 mi · 14 min · I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 15 sec
Exit 220 Toward MO 79: Elsberry, Louisiana Use the slight right lane.
15

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 12 sec
Toward MO 79: Elsberry, Clarksville, Louisiana Use the slight right lane.
16

Turn straight onto MO 79

16 mi · 20 min · MO 79
17

Turn right onto West Cherry Street

21 ft · 1 sec · West Cherry Street
18

Arrive at destination

West Cherry Street

Where to Stop

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

city in Missouri

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Saint Peters, MO

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.

Pacing Suggestions

Moscow Mills, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Saint Peters, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.9 miles from Castle Point, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Winfield, MO

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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.22 one way

$12.44 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Castle Point, MO

Late night in Castle Point on Friday

Local time

5:23 AM

CDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Winfield, MO

Late night in Winfield on Friday

Local time

5:23 AM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

4 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

54m 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 Winfield, MO covers 39.8 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are MO 79, 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 19.9 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 $6.22 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

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.

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.

Between Castle Point, MO and Winfield, MO, road signs point toward Kansas City, Louisiana and Clarksville.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway Arch National Park.

How this page is built

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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