Origin
Castle Point, MO
Late night in Castle Point on Friday
Local time
4:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Castle Point, MO to Monroe City, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 41m
Distance
129.3 mi
208 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 31m
★
6 AM
2h 42m
8 AM
3h 3m
10 AM
2h 49m
12 PM
2h 47m
3 PM
2h 50m
5 PM
3h 2m
8 PM
2h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Castle Point, MO
Gergely Meszárcsek
Monroe City, MO
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Trip Overview
The drive from Castle Point, MO to Monroe City, MO covers 129.3 miles and takes about 2h 41m 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 $20.21 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
64.7 miles from Castle Point, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 41m. Total distance: 129.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 41m 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 2h 41m drive with frequent turns across 129.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Castle Point, MO to Monroe City, MO is easy. At 2h 41m 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 Monroe City, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Duchess Drive | — | — |
| Edgefield Drive | — | — |
| Hudson Drive | — | — |
| Halls Ferry Road | — | — |
| New Halls Ferry Road | — | — |
| Dunn Road | — | — |
| I 270 West | — | — |
| Rosemary Straub Davison Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Duchess Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Castle Point, MO and Monroe City, 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
22 mi
·
26 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 61 North: Hannibal
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
US 61 North: Hannibal
15
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
73 mi
·
1 hr 26 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
16
Take the exit slight left
249 ft
·
15 sec
17
Turn left onto Paris Gravel Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Paris Gravel Road
18
Keep slight right to continue on County Road 422
279 ft
·
9 sec
·
County Road 422
19
Turn right onto Veterans Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Veterans Road
20
Take the ramp left toward US 36 West, MO 110 West: Monroe City
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 36 West, MO 110 West: Monroe City
21
Merge slight left onto V.F.W. Memorial Highway
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
V.F.W. Memorial Highway
22
Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
23
Take the exit slight right toward US 24 West, US 36 Business, MO Z: Monroe City, Paris, Moberly
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
US 24 West, US 36 Business, MO Z: Monroe City, Paris, Moberly
24
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
25
Continue on 5th Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
5th Street
26
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Main Street
27
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 64.7 miles from Castle Point, MO, or about 1h 20m 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 28 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.7 miles or 1h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Monroe City, 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.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 129.3 miles and 2h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 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 64.7 mi from Castle Point, MO · 1h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
65 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 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 64.7 miles from Castle Point, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Monroe City, MO
The final approach into Monroe City, 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 Monroe City, 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
$20.21 one way
$40.43 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $22.19 | $44.39 |
| premium | $4.89 | $24.88 | $49.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.55 | $57.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.8 | 0 | $13.58 | $6.21 |
| Efficient EV | 32.3 | 0 | $11.31 | $5.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51.7 | 0 | $18.10 | $8.28 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Monroe City, MO
Late night in Monroe City on Friday
Local time
4:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
76°F
Troy, MO
65 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
12 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
2h 41m 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 Monroe City, MO covers 129.3 miles and takes about 2h 41m 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 64.7 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 $20.21 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Castle Point, MO to Monroe City, MO is easy. At 2h 41m 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 Monroe City, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Castle Point, MO to Monroe City, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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. 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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