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Trip from Castle Point, MO to Dardenne Prairie, MO

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Drive Time

45m

Distance

30.4 mi

49 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 42m ★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m

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 Dardenne Prairie, MO, MO

Dardenne Prairie, MO

Charles Criscuolo

Trip Overview

The drive from Castle Point, MO to Dardenne Prairie, MO covers 30.4 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Duchess Drive, Edgefield Drive, Hudson Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.75 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

15.2 miles from Castle Point, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 22m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 45m drive with frequent turns across 30.4 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.
Duchess Drive 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Castle Point, MO to Dardenne Prairie, MO is easy. At 45m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Castle Point, MO to Dardenne Prairie, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Duchess Drive Unavailable Refreshing
Edgefield Drive Unavailable Refreshing
Hudson Drive Unavailable Refreshing
Halls Ferry Road Unavailable Refreshing
New Halls Ferry Road Unavailable Refreshing
Dunn Road Unavailable Refreshing
I 270 West Unavailable Refreshing
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Duchess Drive — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Lord Drive

285 ft · 15 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 the end of the road, turn right onto Halls Ferry Road

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Halls Ferry Road
6

Keep slight left to continue on New Halls Ferry Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · New Halls Ferry Road
7

Turn left onto Dunn Road

0.4 mi · 53 sec · Dunn Road
8

Take the ramp straight toward I 270 West

0.3 mi · 34 sec · I 270 West
9

Merge slight left onto Rosemary Straub Davison Highway

8.6 mi · 10 min · Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
10

Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City

0.3 mi · 26 sec · I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City
11

Continue on I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City

0.5 mi · 43 sec · I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City
12

Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Kansas City

0.5 mi · 42 sec · I 70 West: Kansas City
13

Merge slight left

14 mi · 16 min
14

Take the exit slight right toward MO K: O'Fallon, Main Street

390 ft · 8 sec · MO K: O'Fallon, Main Street
15

Turn straight onto East Terra Lane

0.9 mi · 1 min · East Terra Lane
16

Turn slight left

62 ft · 2 sec
17

Continue straight

1.6 mi · 3 min
18

Continue straight

135 ft · 6 sec
19

Turn slight right onto Feise Road

1.8 mi · 3 min · Feise Road
20

Turn left onto Rembrandt Drive

0.2 mi · 53 sec · Rembrandt Drive
21

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 15.2 miles from Castle Point, MO, or about 22m 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 30.4 miles or 45m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 15.2 miles or 22m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 38m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dardenne Prairie, 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 30.4 miles and 45m.

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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 15.2 mi from Castle Point, MO · 22m into the drive

city in Madison County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Alton, IL

15 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

Alton, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Alton, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 15.2 miles from Castle Point, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Dardenne Prairie, MO

The final approach into Dardenne Prairie, 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 Dardenne Prairie, 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

$4.75 one way

$9.51 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $5.22 $10.44
premium $4.89 $5.85 $11.70
diesel $5.61 $6.71 $13.42

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$30–$55

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.1 0 $3.19 $1.46
Efficient EV 7.6 0 $2.66 $1.22
EV Truck/SUV 12.2 0 $4.26 $1.95

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 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 data refreshed 4 hours ago

Origin

Castle Point, MO

Afternoon in Castle Point on Wednesday

Local time

2:35 PM

CDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Dardenne Prairie, MO

Afternoon in Dardenne Prairie on Wednesday

Local time

2:35 PM

CDT

Current temp

57°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

1 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

45m 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 Dardenne Prairie, MO covers 30.4 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Duchess Drive, Edgefield Drive, Hudson Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.2 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 $4.75 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.
The drive from Castle Point, MO to Dardenne Prairie, MO is easy. At 45m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Castle Point, MO to Dardenne Prairie, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Castle Point, MO to Dardenne Prairie, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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