Origin
Chaffee, MO
Late night in Chaffee on Wednesday
Local time
5:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chaffee, MO to Castle Point, MO
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 42m
Distance
138.3 mi
223 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 32m
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6 AM
2h 43m
8 AM
3h 4m
10 AM
2h 50m
12 PM
2h 48m
3 PM
2h 51m
5 PM
3h 3m
8 PM
2h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chaffee, MO
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Castle Point, MO
Gergely Meszárcsek
Trip Overview
The drive from Chaffee, MO to Castle Point, MO covers 138.3 miles and takes about 2h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 55, Rosa Parks Highway, MO AB for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 102.9 miles on I 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.62 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
69.1 miles from Chaffee, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 2h 42m highway drive covering 138.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and Rosa Parks Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 102.9 miles on I 55.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 55 is the longest continuous segment at about 102.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and Rosa Parks Highway. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MO A / West Yoakum Avenue.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 138.3 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MO A / West Yoakum Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (MO A / West Yoakum Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.6 miles (MO AB): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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MO A / West Yoakum Avenue
Turn right onto MO A / West Yoakum Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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MO A / West Yoakum Avenue
Enter roundabout onto MO A / West Yoakum Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
3.6 mi into trip
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~6m in
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MO AB
Enter roundabout onto MO AB toward Interstate 55
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward Interstate 55
6
9.3 mi into trip
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~14m in
Take the ramp toward I 55 North, US 61 North: Cape Girardeau
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 55 North, US 61 North: Cape Girardeau
7
132 mi into trip
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~2h 30m in
Take the exit toward West Florissant Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 245B
Toward West Florissant Avenue
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 102.9 mi | 1h 50m |
| Rosa Parks Highway | 14 mi | 17m |
| MO AB | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| MO 77 | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Mark Twain Expressway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Halls Ferry Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Third Street Expressway | 2 mi | 2m |
| West Florissant Avenue | 1.9 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 102.9 mi, about 1h 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chaffee, MO and Castle Point, MO.
1
Start on MO M
34 ft
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2 sec
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North Main Street
2
Turn right onto MO A
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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West Yoakum Avenue
3
Enter roundabout onto MO A
401 ft
·
8 sec
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West Yoakum Avenue
4
Continue on MO A
0.4 mi
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47 sec
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West Yoakum Avenue
5
Turn right onto MO 77
2.8 mi
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4 min
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MO 77
6
Enter roundabout onto MO AB
114 ft
·
2 sec
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MO AB
Toward Interstate 55
7
Continue on MO AB
5.7 mi
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8 min
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MO AB
Toward Interstate 55
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 55 North, US 61 North: Cape Girardeau
9
Merge onto I 55; US 61
1.4 mi
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1 min
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I 55; US 61
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55
102 mi
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1 hr 49 min
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I 55
11
Continue on I 55
14 mi
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17 min
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Rosa Parks Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 44
2.0 mi
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2 min
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Third Street Expressway
Toward I 44 North
13
Merge onto I 70
1.4 mi
·
1 min
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Andy Gammon Memorial Highway
14
Continue on I 70
2.1 mi
·
2 min
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Mark Twain Expressway
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 245B
Toward West Florissant Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn straight onto West Florissant Avenue
1.9 mi
·
3 min
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West Florissant Avenue
17
Turn right onto MO 367
1.2 mi
·
1 min
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Riverview Boulevard
18
Enter roundabout onto Halls Ferry Road
504 ft
·
10 sec
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Halls Ferry Road
19
Continue on Halls Ferry Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
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Halls Ferry Road
20
Turn right onto Chambers Road
0.4 mi
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38 sec
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Chambers Road
21
Turn left onto Lord Drive
0.5 mi
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1 min
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Lord Drive
22
Arrive at destination
Lord Drive
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 69.1 miles from Chaffee, MO, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 102.9 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 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.1 miles or 1h 19m 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 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Castle Point, MO than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Chaffee, 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 Chaffee, MO
This is one driving day of about 138.3 miles and 2h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Chaffee, 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 I 55 for about 102.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 69.1 mi from Chaffee, MO · 1h 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
69 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 69.1 miles from Chaffee, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 55 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 102.9 miles.
Arriving in Castle Point, MO
The final approach into Castle Point, 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 Castle Point, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.62 one way
$43.24 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $23.74 | $47.48 |
| premium | $4.89 | $26.61 | $53.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.53 | $61.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.5 | 0 | $14.52 | $6.64 |
| Efficient EV | 34.6 | 0 | $12.10 | $5.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55.3 | 0 | $19.36 | $8.85 |
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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
Castle Point, MO
Late night in Castle Point on Wednesday
Local time
5:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
89°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 10 to 15 mph
14% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 14 at 8:57AM CDT until April 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 14 at 6:18AM CDT until April 16 at 7:40PM CDT by NWS Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
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
27 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 42m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Chaffee, MO to Castle Point, MO covers 138.3 miles and takes about 2h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, Rosa Parks Highway, MO AB. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 69.1 miles from Chaffee, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.62 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 138.3 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MO A / West Yoakum Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (MO A / West Yoakum Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.6 miles (MO AB): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Chaffee, MO to Castle Point, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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