Trip from Grandview, MO to Castle Point, MO

Data updated 39 minutes ago

Drive Time

4h 49m

Distance

248.5 mi

400 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$39

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min

4 AM

4h 36m ★

6 AM

4h 50m

8 AM

5h 17m

10 AM

4h 59m

12 PM

4h 56m

3 PM

5h 0m

5 PM

5h 15m

8 PM

4h 42m

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

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Grandview, MO

Valeria Boltneva

Castle Point, MO

Gergely Meszárcsek

Trip Overview

This 248.5-mile drive from Grandview, MO to Castle Point, MO is an achievable 4-hour and 49-minute journey, perfect for a single day trip. You'll primarily navigate on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway and I-470. With a projected fuel cost of $39, it's a budget-friendly option for exploring the Midwest. The route is characterized by a turn-heavy local drive feel, suggesting you'll encounter more varied road conditions than a pure interstate experience. Given its manageable length and duration, this trip is well-suited for a day excursion without the need for an overnight stay.

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

124.3 miles from Grandview, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 17m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' experience on this route, which is more about navigating local roads than a continuous highway cruise. While 11% of the drive utilizes highways like the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway and I-470, the majority involves more intricate navigation. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 157.4 miles on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. This suggests a drive that will require your attention as you transition between different road types and potentially encounter more traffic signals and intersections, offering a dynamic driving experience.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 33 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 157.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 248.5 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 3.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 22 key points

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

3.3 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the exit toward I 435 West, I 470 East, US 50: Wichita, Lee's Summit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 435 West, I 470 East, US 50: Wichita,...

3.7 mi into trip | ~6m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 470 East, US 50 East: Lee's Summit

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 470 East, US 50 East: Lee's Summit

19.2 mi into trip | ~24m in

Take the exit toward I 70 East: Saint Louis

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 16B Toward I 70 East: Saint Louis

236.1 mi into trip | ~4h 30m 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

237 mi into trip | ~4h 31m 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

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway	157.4 mi	3h 1m
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway	54.4 mi	58m
I 470	15.3 mi	17m
I 270	9 mi	11m
I 49	2.2 mi	2m
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway	1.9 mi	2m
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway	1.6 mi	1m
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway	1.1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway — 157.4 mi, about 3h 1m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on 11th Street

0.1 mi · 26 sec · 11th Street

At end of road, turn right onto High Grove Road

350 ft · 20 sec · High Grove Road

Turn left onto 12th Street

0.1 mi · 32 sec · 12th Street

Turn right onto Main Street

0.4 mi · 41 sec · Main Street

Enter roundabout

390 ft · 7 sec

Toward I 49 North, US 71 North: Kansas City

Continue

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Toward I 49 North, US 71 North: Kansas City

Merge onto I 49; US 71

2.2 mi · 2 min · I 49; US 71

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec

Toward I 435 West, I 470 East, US 50: Wichita, Lee's Summit Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Toward I 470 East, US 50 East: Lee's Summit Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 470; US 50

15 mi · 17 min · I 470; US 50

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 44 sec

Exit 16B Toward I 70 East: Saint Louis Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 70

1.1 mi · 1 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

Continue on I 70

53 mi · 56 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on I 70; US 40

32 mi · 34 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70

22 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

Continue on I 70; US 40

1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on I 70; US 40

1.6 mi · 1 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

Continue on I 70; US 40

1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

Continue on I 70; US 40

103 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 12 sec

Exit 232 Toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 36 sec

Toward I 270 North: Chicago Use the slight left lane.

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 18 sec · this road

Exit 232 Toward I 270 North: Chicago

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 14 sec

Toward I 270 North: Chicago Use the straight lane.

Merge onto I 270

9.0 mi · 11 min · I 270

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Exit 30 Toward AC: New Halls Ferry Road, Old Halls Ferry Road

Turn straight onto Pershall Road

0.3 mi · 48 sec · Pershall Road

Turn right onto MO AC

0.6 mi · 57 sec · New Halls Ferry Road

Continue on MO AC

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Halls Ferry Road

Turn left onto Hudson Drive

0.3 mi · 1 min · Hudson Drive

Turn right onto Edgefield Drive

0.3 mi · 1 min · Edgefield Drive

Turn left onto Duchess Drive

0.2 mi · 56 sec · Duchess Drive

Turn left onto Lord Drive

284 ft · 12 sec · Lord Drive

Arrive at destination

Lord Drive

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 4-hour and 49-minute journey, consider an early morning departure to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic. With only one recommended stop indicated, you have flexibility in pacing. Pay attention to the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, as it means you'll need to stay alert for route changes. The 248.5-mile distance is easily covered in a day, so you can depart at your leisure. A specific tip for this route: be sure to confirm your GPS settings are optimized for a 'turn-heavy local drive' to avoid unnecessary highway detours.

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 124.3 miles from Grandview, MO, or about 2h 17m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 157.4 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 124.3 miles or 2h 17m 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 52m

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 Grandview, 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 Grandview, MO

This is one driving day of about 248.5 miles and 4h 49m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Grandview, 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 157.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 124.3 mi from Grandview, MO · 2h 17m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Quincy, IL

124 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

Kansas City, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Quincy, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 124.3 miles from Grandview, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 157.4 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

$38.85 one way

$77.70 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 87 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$42.66	$85.31
premium	$4.89	$47.82	$95.64
diesel	$5.61	$54.87	$109.73

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$39

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$64–$89

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 86.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	74.6	0	$26.09	$11.93
Efficient EV	62.1	0	$21.74	$9.94
EV Truck/SUV	99.4	1	$34.79	$15.90

Gas CO2

87 kg

EV CO2

29 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 data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Grandview, MO

Night in Grandview on Tuesday

Local time

9:09 PM

CDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Castle Point, MO

Night in Castle Point on Tuesday

Local time

9:09 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

55°F

Quincy, IL

124 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

7 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 49m 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 Grandview, MO to Castle Point, MO covers 248.5 miles and takes about 4h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway, I 470. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 124.3 miles from Grandview, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.85 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 Grandview, MO to Castle Point, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Grandview, MO to Castle Point, MO

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Castle Point, MO

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Grandview, MO

Castle Point, MO

Same local time

7 degrees warmer at arrival

4h 49m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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