Trip from Clever, MO to Castle Point, MO

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

4h 41m

Distance

239.8 mi

386 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$37

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min

4 AM

4h 28m ★

6 AM

4h 42m

8 AM

5h 9m

10 AM

4h 51m

12 PM

4h 49m

3 PM

4h 53m

5 PM

5h 8m

8 PM

4h 34m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Castle Point, MO

Gergely Meszárcsek

Trip Overview

The drive from Clever, MO to Castle Point, MO covers 239.8 miles and takes about 4h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway, MO P, MO MM for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 206.7 miles on Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.49 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

119.9 miles from Clever, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 19m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 41m. Total distance: 239.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 4h 41m highway drive covering 239.8 miles, with most of the trip on Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway and MO P. The longest continuous stretch is about 206.7 miles on Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 206.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway and MO P. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 13.7 miles in near I 44 / Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 239.8 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 13.7 miles (I 44 / Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 227.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 227.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

13.7 mi into trip | ~23m in | I 44 / Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway

Merge onto I 44 / Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

227.3 mi into trip | ~4h 17m in

Take the exit toward Jamieson Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 284 Toward Jamieson Avenue

227.5 mi into trip | ~4h 18m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Jamieson Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward Jamieson Avenue

227.5 mi into trip | ~4h 18m in | Jamieson Avenue

Turn left onto Jamieson Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.

227.8 mi into trip | ~4h 19m in | Arsenal Street

At end of road, turn left onto Arsenal Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway	206.7 mi	3h 45m
MO P	5.4 mi	9m
MO MM	3.9 mi	6m
US 60	3.7 mi	6m
Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway	3.5 mi	4m
Jennings Station Road	3.3 mi	6m
South Skinker Boulevard	2.8 mi	5m
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway	2.7 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway — 206.7 mi, about 3h 45m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on MO K

18 ft · 0 sec · West Brown Street

Continue on MO K

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Public Avenue

Continue on MO P

5.4 mi · 9 min · MO P

Turn slight right

224 ft · 8 sec

Turn straight onto US 60; MO 413

3.7 mi · 6 min · US 60; MO 413

Turn left onto MO MM

3.9 mi · 6 min · MO MM

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Toward I 44 East: Springfield

Merge onto I 44

207 mi · 3 hr 45 min · Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 44; US 50

3.5 mi · 4 min · Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 44

2.7 mi · 3 min · Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

Continue on I 44

0.6 mi · 47 sec · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 13 sec

Exit 284 Toward Jamieson Avenue Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

227 ft · 6 sec

Toward Jamieson Avenue

Turn left onto Jamieson Avenue

0.3 mi · 46 sec · Jamieson Avenue

Use the left / straight lanes.

At end of road, turn left onto Arsenal Street

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Arsenal Street

Turn right onto McCausland Avenue

1.6 mi · 2 min · McCausland Avenue

Continue on South Skinker Boulevard

2.8 mi · 5 min · South Skinker Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Continue on Kienlen Avenue

1.6 mi · 2 min · Kienlen Avenue

Continue on Jennings Station Road

3.3 mi · 6 min · Jennings Station Road

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn left onto Halls Ferry Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · Halls Ferry Road

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Chambers Road

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Chambers Road

Turn left onto Lord Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Lord Drive

Arrive at destination

Lord Drive

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 119.9 miles from Clever, MO, or about 2h 19m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 206.7 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 53 miles or 1h 6m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 119.9 miles or 2h 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 3h 43m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Castle Point, MO than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Clever, 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 Clever, MO

This is one driving day of about 239.8 miles and 4h 41m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Clever, 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 Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway for about 206.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 119.9 mi from Clever, MO · 2h 19m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Washington, MO

120 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

Lebanon, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 54 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Washington, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 123.3 miles from Clever, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Wilson's Creek National Battlefield

National Battlefield

Wilson's Creek was the first major Civil War battle fought west of the Mississippi River, and where the first Union general was killed in action. The costly Southern victory on August 10, 1861, focuse...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 8.3

Caution: BE AWARE OF HIGH-WATER DANGER

View on nps.gov

Gateway Arch National Park

National Park

Gateway Arch National Park commemorates President Jefferson’s vision of a continental nation, the individuals and cultural groups who helped shape its history, St. Louis’ role in westward expansion, a...

6 mi from route ~16 min detour $19 near mile 231.5

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$37.49 one way

$74.98 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 84 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$41.16	$82.33
premium	$4.89	$46.15	$92.29
diesel	$5.61	$52.94	$105.89

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$37

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$62–$87

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 83.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	71.9	0	$25.18	$11.51
Efficient EV	60	0	$20.98	$9.59
EV Truck/SUV	95.9	1	$33.57	$15.35

Gas CO2

84 kg

EV CO2

28 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Clever, MO

Late night in Clever on Friday

Local time

1:24 AM

CDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Castle Point, MO

Late night in Castle Point on Friday

Local time

1:24 AM

CDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

74°F

Washington, MO

120 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

5 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

4h 41m 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 Clever, MO to Castle Point, MO covers 239.8 miles and takes about 4h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway, MO P, MO MM. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 119.9 miles from Clever, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.49 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.

The route from Clever, MO to Castle Point, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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