Origin
Castle Point, MO
Evening in Castle Point on Thursday
Local time
5:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Castle Point, MO to Ava, MO
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 29m
Distance
219.1 mi
353 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 16m
★
6 AM
4h 30m
8 AM
4h 56m
10 AM
4h 39m
12 PM
4h 36m
3 PM
4h 40m
5 PM
4h 55m
8 PM
4h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Castle Point, MO
Gergely Meszárcsek
Ava, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Castle Point, MO to Ava, MO covers 219.1 miles and takes about 4h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Chambers Road, Halls Ferry Road, Jennings Station Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.25 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
109.5 miles from Castle Point, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 14m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 29m. Total distance: 219.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 29m drive with frequent turns across 219.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Chambers Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 29m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Castle Point, MO to Ava, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chambers Road | — | — |
| Halls Ferry Road | — | — |
| Jennings Station Road | — | — |
| Kienlen Avenue | — | — |
| North Skinker Boulevard | — | — |
| McCausland Avenue | — | — |
| Arsenal Street | — | — |
| Jamieson Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Chambers Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Castle Point, MO and Ava, MO.
1
Start on Lord Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lord Drive
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Chambers Road
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Chambers Road
3
Turn left onto Halls Ferry Road
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
·
40 sec
·
Arsenal Street
9
Turn right onto Jamieson Avenue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Jamieson Avenue
10
Take the ramp slight right toward I 44 West
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
I 44 West
11
Merge slight left onto Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
0.7 mi
·
55 sec
·
Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
12
Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
13
Continue on Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
14
Continue on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
91 mi
·
1 hr 40 min
·
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
15
Take the exit slight right toward MO E: Rolla
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
MO E: Rolla
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Tim Bradley Way
295 ft
·
6 sec
·
Tim Bradley Way
17
Exit the roundabout onto Tim Bradley Way
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Tim Bradley Way
18
Turn slight right onto North Bishop Avenue
30 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Bishop Avenue
19
Keep slight right to continue on North Bishop Avenue
144 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Bishop Avenue
20
Continue on North Bishop Avenue
64 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
North Bishop Avenue
21
Turn right
0.7 mi
·
1 min
22
Turn left onto South Elm Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Elm Street
23
Continue on Peabody Avenue
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Peabody Avenue
24
Take the ramp right toward US 60 West: Mountain Grove
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
US 60 West: Mountain Grove
25
Merge slight left
28 mi
·
32 min
26
Take the exit slight right toward US 60 BUS, MO 5 South, MO EE: Mansfield, Ava
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
US 60 BUS, MO 5 South, MO EE: Mansfield, Ava
27
Turn left
11 mi
·
15 min
28
Continue straight
1.7 mi
·
2 min
29
Turn left onto Springfield Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Springfield Road
30
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Jefferson Street
16 ft
·
North Jefferson Street
31
Exit the roundabout onto North Jefferson Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Jefferson Street
32
Arrive at your destination
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 109.5 miles from Castle Point, MO, or about 2h 14m into the drive.
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 48 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 109.5 miles or 2h 14m 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 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ava, 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 219.1 miles and 4h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 109.5 mi from Castle Point, MO · 2h 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
110 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 48 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 109.5 miles from Castle Point, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ava, MO
The final approach into Ava, 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 Ava, MO.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.25 one way
$68.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
77 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $37.61 | $75.22 |
| premium | $4.89 | $42.16 | $84.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $48.37 | $96.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 65.7 | 0 | $23.01 | $10.52 |
| Efficient EV | 54.8 | 0 | $19.17 | $8.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 87.6 | 1 | $30.67 | $14.02 |
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Destination
Ava, MO
Evening in Ava on Thursday
Local time
5:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Washington, MO
110 mi in
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
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
4h 29m 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 Ava, MO covers 219.1 miles and takes about 4h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Chambers Road, Halls Ferry Road, Jennings Station Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 109.5 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 $34.25 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 4h 29m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Castle Point, MO to Ava, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Castle Point, MO to Ava, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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