The drive from Four Seasons, MO to Castle Point, MO covers 172.9 miles and takes about 3h 30m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, US 54, I 270 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 84 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.03 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
86.4 miles from Four Seasons, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 44m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 30m. Total distance: 172.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Four Seasons, MO to Castle Point, MO covers 172.9 miles and takes about 3h 30m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 84 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near MO HH / Horseshoe Bend Parkway.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 172.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (MO HH / Horseshoe Bend Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 160.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 160.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.5 mi into trip|~2m in|MO HH / Horseshoe Bend Parkway
Turn left onto MO HH / Horseshoe Bend Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
160.5 mi into trip|~3h 11m in
Take the exit toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 232
Toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
7
160.7 mi into trip|~3h 11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 270 North: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 270 North: Chicago
8
161.4 mi into trip|~3h 12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 270 North: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 270 North: Chicago
6
170.5 mi into trip|~3h 23m in
Take the exit toward AC: New Halls Ferry Road, Old Halls Ferry Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 30
Toward AC: New Halls Ferry Road, Old Halls Ferr...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Four Seasons, MO to Castle Point, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Memphis along the way.
Memphis
160.5 mi in|~3h 11m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
84 mi
1h 38m
US 54
69.2 mi
1h 17m
I 270
9 mi
11m
Horseshoe Bend Parkway
3.9 mi
6m
Bagnell Dam Boulevard
2.2 mi
5m
New Halls Ferry Road
0.6 mi
<1m
Cherokee Road
0.4 mi
1m
Halls Ferry Road
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 84 mi, about 1h 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Four Seasons, MO and Castle Point, MO.
1
Start on Spirea Point
0.1 mi·35 sec·Spirea Point
2
Turn right onto Cherokee Road
0.4 mi·1 min·Cherokee Road
3
Turn left onto MO HH
3.9 mi·6 min·Horseshoe Bend Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto US 54 Business
2.2 mi·5 min·Bagnell Dam Boulevard
5
Continue on Willmore Lane
0.2 mi·18 sec·Willmore Lane
6
Enter roundabout
229 ft·4 sec
7
Continue
0.1 mi·18 sec
8
Merge onto US 54
13 mi·14 min·US 54
9
Turn straight onto US 54
56 mi·1 hr 2 min·US 54
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·14 sec
Toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis
11
Merge onto I 70; US 40
84 mi·1 hr 38 min·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·12 sec
Exit 232Toward I 270: Chicago, MemphisUse the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·36 sec
Toward I 270 North: ChicagoUse the slight left lane.
14
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·18 sec·this road
Exit 232Toward I 270 North: Chicago
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·14 sec
Toward I 270 North: ChicagoUse the straight lane.
16
Merge onto I 270
9.0 mi·11 min·I 270
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 30Toward AC: New Halls Ferry Road, Old Halls Ferry Road
18
Turn straight onto Pershall Road
0.3 mi·48 sec·Pershall Road
19
Turn right onto MO AC
0.6 mi·57 sec·New Halls Ferry Road
20
Continue on MO AC
0.3 mi·35 sec·Halls Ferry Road
21
Turn left onto Hudson Drive
0.3 mi·1 min·Hudson Drive
22
Turn right onto Edgefield Drive
0.3 mi·1 min·Edgefield Drive
23
Turn left onto Duchess Drive
0.2 mi·56 sec·Duchess Drive
24
Turn left onto Lord Drive
284 ft·12 sec·Lord Drive
25
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 86.4 miles from Four Seasons, MO, or about 1h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84 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 38 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 86.4 miles or 1h 44m 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 49m
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 Four Seasons, 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 Four Seasons, MO
This is one driving day of about 172.9 miles and 3h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Four Seasons, 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 Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 84 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 86.4 mi from Four Seasons, MO
· 1h 44m 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...
10 mi from route
~24 min detour
$19
near mile 175.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.03 one way
$54.06 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg61 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$29.68
$59.36
premium
$4.89
$33.27
$66.55
diesel
$5.61
$38.17
$76.35
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
51.9
0
$18.15
$8.30
Efficient EV
43.2
0
$15.13
$6.92
EV Truck/SUV
69.2
0
$24.21
$11.07
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 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 15, 2026
Origin
Four Seasons, MO
Late night
in Four Seasons on Friday
Local time
5:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Castle Point, MO
Late night
in Castle Point on Friday
Local time
5:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
3h 30m 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 Four Seasons, MO to Castle Point, MO covers 172.9 miles and takes about 3h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, US 54, I 270. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 86.4 miles from Four Seasons, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.03 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 172.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (MO HH / Horseshoe Bend Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 160.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 160.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Four Seasons, MO to Castle Point, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Memphis along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway Arch National 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
OSRM
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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documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
