Origin
Castle Point, MO
Morning in Castle Point on Thursday
Local time
10:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Castle Point, MO to Riverside, MO
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
57m
Distance
41.2 mi
66 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Castle Point, MO
Gergely Meszárcsek
Riverside, MO
Newman Photographs
Trip Overview
The drive from Castle Point, MO to Riverside, MO covers 41.2 miles and takes about 57m 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, Halls Ferry Circle for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.44 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 41.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 57m drive with frequent turns across 41.2 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.
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. 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 Riverside, MO is easy. At 57m 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 Riverside, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chambers Road | — | — |
| Halls Ferry Road | — | — |
| Halls Ferry Circle | — | — |
| North Broadway | — | — |
| Carrie Avenue | — | — |
| I 70 East | — | — |
| Mark Twain Expressway | — | — |
| Andy Gammon Memorial Highway | — | — |
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 Riverside, 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
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Halls Ferry Road
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Halls Ferry Circle
466 ft
·
10 sec
·
Halls Ferry Circle
5
Exit the rotary onto Halls Ferry Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Halls Ferry Road
6
Turn slight right onto North Broadway
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
North Broadway
7
Turn right onto Carrie Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Carrie Avenue
8
Take the ramp straight toward I 70 East
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
I 70 East
9
Merge slight left onto Mark Twain Expressway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Mark Twain Expressway
10
Continue on Andy Gammon Memorial Highway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Andy Gammon Memorial Highway
11
Keep slight left to continue on Third Street Expressway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Third Street Expressway
12
Continue on Ozark Expressway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Ozark Expressway
13
Keep slight left to continue on Ozark Expressway
13 mi
·
16 min
·
Ozark Expressway
14
Continue on Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway
15
Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
16
Take the exit slight right toward MO Z: Pevely
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
MO Z: Pevely
17
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
18
Turn right onto Commercial Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Commercial Boulevard
19
Turn left onto Dow Industrial Drive
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Dow Industrial Drive
20
At the end of the road, turn right onto Riverside Drive
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Riverside Drive
21
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.6 mi from Castle Point, MO · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.6 miles from Castle Point, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Riverside, MO
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Riverside, 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
$6.44 one way
$12.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.07 | $14.14 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.93 | $15.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.10 | $18.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.4 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 | 12.4 | 0 | $4.33 | $1.98 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.77 | $2.64 |
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.
Destination
Riverside, MO
Morning in Riverside on Thursday
Local time
10:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°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
2 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
57m 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 Riverside, MO covers 41.2 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Chambers Road, Halls Ferry Road, Halls Ferry Circle. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.6 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 $6.44 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 Riverside, MO is easy. At 57m 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 Riverside, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Castle Point, MO to Riverside, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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