Origin
Esther, MO
Late night in Esther on Saturday
Local time
12:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Esther, MO to Castle Point, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
77.2 mi
124 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Esther, MO
Lena Khrupina
Castle Point, MO
Gergely Meszárcsek
Trip Overview
The drive from Esther, MO to Castle Point, MO covers 77.2 miles and takes about 1h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Saint Joe Drive, South State Street, US 67 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.07 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 77.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m 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 1h 22m drive with frequent turns across 77.2 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.
Saint Joe 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 Esther, MO to Castle Point, MO is easy. At 1h 22m 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 Esther, MO to Castle Point, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Joe Drive | — | — |
| South State Street | — | — |
| US 67 North | — | — |
| I 55 North | — | — |
| Rosa Parks Highway | — | — |
| Third Street Expressway | — | — |
| Andy Gammon Memorial Highway | — | — |
| Mark Twain Expressway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Saint Joe Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Esther, MO and Castle Point, MO.
1
Start on Jefferson Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Jefferson Street
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Saint Joe Drive
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Saint Joe Drive
3
Continue on South State Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South State Street
4
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
5
Take the ramp left toward US 67 North: Saint Louis
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
US 67 North: Saint Louis
6
Merge slight left
26 mi
·
30 min
7
Keep slight right
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
8
Take the exit straight toward I 55 North: Saint Louis
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 55 North: Saint Louis
9
Merge slight left
21 mi
·
22 min
10
Continue on Rosa Parks Highway
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Rosa Parks Highway
11
Keep slight left to continue on Third Street Expressway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Third Street Expressway
12
Merge slight right onto Andy Gammon Memorial Highway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Andy Gammon Memorial Highway
13
Continue on Mark Twain Expressway
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Mark Twain Expressway
14
Take the exit slight right toward West Florissant Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Florissant Avenue
15
Turn straight onto West Florissant Avenue
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
West Florissant Avenue
16
Turn right onto Riverview Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverview Boulevard
17
Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Halls Ferry Circle
505 ft
·
10 sec
·
Halls Ferry Circle
18
Exit the rotary onto Halls Ferry Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Halls Ferry Road
19
Turn right onto Chambers Road
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Chambers Road
20
Turn left onto Lord Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lord Drive
21
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.6 mi from Esther, MO · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.6 miles from Esther, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.07 one way
$24.14 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.25 | $26.50 |
| premium | $4.89 | $14.86 | $29.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.04 | $34.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 27 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 | 23.2 | 0 | $8.11 | $3.71 |
| Efficient EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.76 | $3.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.9 | 0 | $10.81 | $4.94 |
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.
Destination
Castle Point, MO
Late night in Castle Point on Saturday
Local time
12:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Arnold, MO
39 mi in
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
24 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
1h 22m 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 Esther, MO to Castle Point, MO covers 77.2 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Saint Joe Drive, South State Street, US 67 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.6 miles from Esther, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.07 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 Esther, MO to Castle Point, MO is easy. At 1h 22m 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 Esther, MO to Castle Point, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Esther, MO to Castle Point, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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