This 77.7-mile drive from Elvins, MO to Castle Point, MO is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 38 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $12, it's an economical option for a day trip. You'll primarily be on US 67 and I 55, with a portion on Rosa Parks Highway, offering a consistent driving experience through the Midwest region of Missouri. Since there are no listed stops and the drive is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility to depart whenever suits you best. This route is ideal for those seeking a simple, efficient transit between two points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
38.8 miles from Elvins, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 47m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 38m. Total distance: 77.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience on this 77.7-mile route, with 66% of the drive utilizing major highways like US 67 and I 55. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 26.6 miles on US 67, providing a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. While much of the drive maintains a consistent pace, the inclusion of Rosa Parks Highway might offer a slight shift in scenery or road type. Overall, this trip is characterized by its efficiency and directness, rather than winding country roads or challenging terrain.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 67 is the longest continuous segment at about 26.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 67 and I 55. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near West Main Street.
Driving Effort6/10
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 77.7 miles you will encounter 16 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 1.3 miles (West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (Community Drive): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.3 mi into trip|~2m in|West Main Street
Turn right onto West Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.3 mi into trip|~2m in|Community Drive
Turn left onto Community Drive
Navigation decision point
5
4.2 mi into trip|~7m in
Take the ramp toward US 67 North: Saint Louis
Navigation decision point
Toward US 67 North: Saint Louis
5
65.9 mi into trip|~1h 19m in|I 44 / Third Street Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 44 / Third Street Expressway toward I 44 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 44 North
7
71.4 mi into trip|~1h 26m 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
US 67
26.6 mi
30m
I 55
20.5 mi
22m
Rosa Parks Highway
14 mi
17m
Mark Twain Expressway
2.1 mi
2m
Halls Ferry Road
2.1 mi
3m
Third Street Expressway
2 mi
2m
South Desloge Drive
2 mi
3m
West Florissant Avenue
1.9 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
US 67
— 26.6 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elvins, MO and Castle Point, MO.
1
Start on West Elvins Boulevard
256 ft·14 sec·West Elvins Boulevard
2
At end of road, turn left onto North Front Street
1.0 mi·1 min·North Front Street
3
Continue on Wood Drive
0.1 mi·13 sec·Wood Drive
4
Continue on Municipal Drive
503 ft·13 sec·Municipal Drive
5
Turn right onto West Main Street
77 ft·8 sec·West Main Street
6
Turn left onto Community Drive
527 ft·18 sec·Community Drive
7
At end of road, turn left onto US 67 Business
0.8 mi·1 min·Taylor Avenue
8
Continue on US 67 Business; MO 8
2.0 mi·3 min·South Desloge Drive
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·21 sec
Toward US 67 North: Saint Louis
10
Merge onto US 67
26 mi·30 min·US 67
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 67
0.3 mi·27 sec·US 67
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·49 sec
Toward I 55 North: Saint Louis
13
Merge onto I 55
21 mi·22 min·I 55
14
Continue on I 55
14 mi·17 min·Rosa Parks Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 44
2.0 mi·2 min·Third Street Expressway
Toward I 44 North
16
Merge onto I 70
1.4 mi·1 min·Andy Gammon Memorial Highway
17
Continue on I 70
2.1 mi·2 min·Mark Twain Expressway
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
Exit 245BToward West Florissant AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn straight onto West Florissant Avenue
1.9 mi·3 min·West Florissant Avenue
20
Turn right onto MO 367
1.2 mi·1 min·Riverview Boulevard
21
Enter roundabout onto Halls Ferry Road
504 ft·10 sec·Halls Ferry Road
22
Continue on Halls Ferry Road
2.0 mi·3 min·Halls Ferry Road
23
Turn right onto Chambers Road
0.4 mi·38 sec·Chambers Road
24
Turn left onto Lord Drive
0.5 mi·1 min·Lord Drive
25
Arrive at destination
Lord Drive
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of 1 hour and 38 minutes, this trip is perfect for a spontaneous day excursion. You can leave Elvins, MO at your leisure, as there are no scheduled stops to adhere to. Plan your fuel stops accordingly, keeping in mind the estimated $12 fuel cost. The longest stretch on US 67 is over 26 miles, so consider this when planning any brief breaks. While no specific points of interest are highlighted, the direct nature of the route on US 67 and I 55 means you'll be on well-maintained roads for most of the journey.
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 38.8 miles from Elvins, MO, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.6 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 17 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.8 miles or 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 19m
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 Elvins, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Elvins, MO
This is one driving day of about 77.7 miles and 1h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Elvins, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 67 for about 26.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.8 mi from Elvins, MO
· 47m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
Established by 1750, Ste. Geneviève was the first permanent European settlement in Missouri. Early French Canadian settlers were drawn here by the rich agricultural land known as Le Grand Champ (the B...
24 mi from route
~60 min detour
Free
near mile 16.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.15 one way
$24.30 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg27 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$13.34
$26.67
premium
$4.89
$14.95
$29.91
diesel
$5.61
$17.16
$34.31
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
23.3
0
$8.16
$3.73
Efficient EV
19.4
0
$6.80
$3.11
EV Truck/SUV
31.1
0
$10.88
$4.97
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Elvins, MO
Morning
in Elvins on Friday
Local time
8:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 6 mph28% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 16 at 2:36PM CDT until April 16 at 3:15PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 16 at 2:33PM CDT until April 16 at 3:15PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Destination
Castle Point, MO
Morning
in Castle Point on Friday
Local time
8:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Sunny
W 6 to 9 mph6% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 16 at 2:36PM CDT until April 16 at 3:15PM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 16 at 2:33PM CDT until April 16 at 3:15PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
57°F
Arnold, MO
39 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
2 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
1h 38m 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 Elvins, MO to Castle Point, MO covers 77.7 miles and takes about 1h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 67, I 55, Rosa Parks Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.8 miles from Elvins, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.15 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 77.7 miles you will encounter 16 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: at 1.3 miles (West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (Community Drive): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Elvins, MO to Castle Point, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway Arch National Park and Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park.
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
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over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
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