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Trip from Castle Point, MO to Anderson, MO

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

5h 54m

Distance

314.1 mi

506 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$49

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
5h 41m ★
6 AM
5h 54m
8 AM
6h 20m
10 AM
6h 3m
12 PM
6h 1m
3 PM
6h 5m
5 PM
6h 19m
8 PM
5h 46m

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

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Downtown Castle Point, MO, MO

Castle Point, MO

Gergely Meszárcsek

city in McDonald County, Missouri, United States

Anderson, MO

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Trip Overview

The drive from Castle Point, MO to Anderson, MO covers 314.1 miles and takes about 5h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor, I 49, US 71 Business for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 264.9 miles on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.11 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

157.1 miles from Castle Point, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 1m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 5h 54m drive with frequent turns across 314.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor is the longest continuous segment at about 264.9 miles.

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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Chambers Road.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 5h 54m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Chambers Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 284.2 miles (I 49; US 71): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

4
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | Chambers Road

At end of road, turn right onto Chambers Road

Navigation decision point

6
12.1 mi into trip | ~23m in

Take the ramp toward I 44 West

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 44 West
6
284.2 mi into trip | ~5h 19m in | I 49; US 71

Take the exit onto I 49; US 71 toward I 49 South, US 71 South, MO 249 North: Neosho, Fort Smith

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

Exit 11 Toward I 49 South, US 71 South, MO 249 North: N...
6
284.5 mi into trip | ~5h 20m in | I 49; US 71

Keep slight left at fork onto I 49; US 71 toward I 49 South, US 71 South: Neosho, Fort Smith

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 49 South, US 71 South: Neosho, Fort Sm...
6
308.5 mi into trip | ~5h 46m in | US 71 Business

Take the exit onto US 71 Business toward MO 59, US 71 Business: Goodman, Anderson

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

Exit 16 Toward MO 59, US 71 Business: Goodman, Anderson

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Castle Point, MO to Anderson, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Smith along the way.

Fort Smith

284.2 mi in | ~5h 19m | via I 49; US 71

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor 264.9 mi 4h 47m
I 49 24.3 mi 26m
US 71 Business 4.9 mi 6m
Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway 3.5 mi 4m
Jennings Station Road 3.3 mi 6m
North Skinker Boulevard 2.8 mi 5m
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway 2.7 mi 3m
Halls Ferry Road 1.6 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor — 264.9 mi, about 4h 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Lord Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Lord Drive
2

At end of road, turn right onto Chambers Road

0.4 mi · 39 sec · Chambers Road
3

Turn left onto MO AC

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 · 39 sec · Arsenal Street
9

Turn right onto Jamieson Avenue

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Jamieson Avenue
10

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 14 sec
Toward I 44 West Use the right lane.
11

Merge onto I 44

0.7 mi · 54 sec · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
12

Continue on I 44

2.7 mi · 3 min · Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
13

Continue on I 44

3.5 mi · 4 min · Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
14

Continue on I 44; US 50

265 mi · 4 hr 47 min · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit onto I 49; US 71

0.3 mi · 24 sec · I 49; US 71
Exit 11 Toward I 49 South, US 71 South, MO 249 North: Neosho, Fort Smith
16

Keep slight left at fork onto I 49; US 71

24 mi · 26 min · I 49; US 71
Toward I 49 South, US 71 South: Neosho, Fort Smith
17

Take the exit onto US 71 Business

0.3 mi · 31 sec · US 71 Business
Exit 16 Toward MO 59, US 71 Business: Goodman, Anderson
18

Continue on US 71 Business; MO 59

4.7 mi · 5 min · US 71 Business; MO 59
19

Turn right onto MO 59; MO 76

0.5 mi · 53 sec · North State Highway 59
20

Turn left onto Jefferson Street

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Jefferson Street
21

Arrive at destination

East Street

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 157.1 miles from Castle Point, MO, or about 3h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 264.9 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 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 157.1 miles or 3h 1m 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 51m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Anderson, 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 314.1 miles and 5h 54m.

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 Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor for about 264.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 157.1 mi from Castle Point, MO · 3h 1m into the drive

archaeological site near East St. Louis, Illinois, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cahokia, IL

157 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.

Cahokia, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 157.1 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 Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 264.9 miles.

Arriving in Anderson, MO

The final approach into Anderson, 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 Anderson, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

George Washington Carver National Monument

George Washington Carver National Monument

National Monument

The young child known as the "Plant Doctor" tended his secret garden while observing the day-to-day operations of a 19th century farm. Nature and nurture ultimately influenced George on his quest for...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Free near mile 292.4
View on nps.gov
Gateway Arch National Park

Gateway Arch National Park

National Park

Gateway Arch National Park commemorates President Jefferson’s vision of a continental nation, the individuals and cultural groups who helped shape its history, St. Louis’ role in westward expansion, a...

6 mi from route ~16 min detour $19 near mile 10.8
View on nps.gov
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield

Wilson's Creek National Battlefield

National Battlefield

Wilson's Creek was the first major Civil War battle fought west of the Mississippi River, and where the first Union general was killed in action. The costly Southern victory on August 10, 1861, focuse...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour Free near mile 227.5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$49.11 one way

$98.21 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 110 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $53.92 $107.83
premium $4.89 $60.45 $120.89
diesel $5.61 $69.35 $138.70

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$49

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$74–$99

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 109.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 94.2 1 $32.98 $15.08
Efficient EV 78.5 0 $27.48 $12.56
EV Truck/SUV 125.6 1 $43.97 $20.10

Gas CO2

110 kg

EV CO2

37 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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Castle Point, MO

Night in Castle Point on Tuesday

Local time

10:11 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Anderson, MO

Night in Anderson on Tuesday

Local time

10:11 PM

CDT

Current temp

82°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

26 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

5h 54m 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 Anderson, MO covers 314.1 miles and takes about 5h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor, I 49, US 71 Business. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 157.1 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 $49.11 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 54m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Chambers Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 284.2 miles (I 49; US 71): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Castle Point, MO to Anderson, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Smith along the way.

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