Origin
Herculaneum, MO
Morning in Herculaneum on Monday
Local time
6:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Herculaneum, MO to Castle Point, MO
Drive Time
57m
Distance
42.4 mi
68 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
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6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Herculaneum, MO
Jiří Dočkal
Castle Point, MO
Gergely Meszárcsek
Trip Overview
The drive from Herculaneum, MO to Castle Point, MO covers 42.4 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Rosa Parks Highway, I 55, Mark Twain Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14 miles on Rosa Parks Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.44 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
21.2 miles from Herculaneum, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 26m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Herculaneum, MO to Castle Point, MO covers 42.4 miles and takes about 57m, 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 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Rosa Parks Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 14 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Joachim Avenue.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 42.4 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start (Joachim Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 61; US 67 / Commercial Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 30.6 miles (I 44 / Third Street Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Joachim Avenue
Turn right onto Joachim Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
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~1m in
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US 61; US 67 / Commercial Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto US 61; US 67 / Commercial Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
30.6 mi into trip
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~38m in
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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
36.1 mi into trip
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~45m 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
5
39.5 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
Halls Ferry Road
Enter roundabout onto Halls Ferry Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Rosa Parks Highway | 14 mi | 17m |
| I 55 | 13.9 mi | 15m |
| Mark Twain Expressway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Halls Ferry Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Third Street Expressway | 2 mi | 2m |
| West Florissant Avenue | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Andy Gammon Memorial Highway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Commercial Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Rosa Parks Highway
— 14 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Herculaneum, MO and Castle Point, MO.
1
Start on this road
56 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Joachim Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Joachim Avenue
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 61; US 67
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Commercial Boulevard
4
Turn left onto MO Z
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
MO Z
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 55 North: Saint Louis
6
Merge onto I 55
14 mi
·
15 min
·
I 55
7
Continue on I 55
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Rosa Parks Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 44
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Third Street Expressway
Toward I 44 North
9
Merge onto I 70
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Andy Gammon Memorial Highway
10
Continue on I 70
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Mark Twain Expressway
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 245B
Toward West Florissant Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn straight onto West Florissant Avenue
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
West Florissant Avenue
13
Turn right onto MO 367
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverview Boulevard
14
Enter roundabout onto Halls Ferry Road
504 ft
·
10 sec
·
Halls Ferry Road
15
Continue on Halls Ferry Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Halls Ferry Road
16
Turn right onto Chambers Road
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Chambers Road
17
Turn left onto Lord Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lord Drive
18
Arrive at destination
Lord Drive
Trip Plan
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 21.2 miles from Herculaneum, MO, or about 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14 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 42.4 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 21.2 miles or 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 45m
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 Herculaneum, 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 Herculaneum, MO
This is one driving day of about 42.4 miles and 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Herculaneum, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Rosa Parks Highway for about 14 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.2 mi from Herculaneum, MO · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.2 miles from Herculaneum, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.44 one way
$12.88 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $7.10 | $14.20 |
| premium | $4.80 | $8.00 | $16.01 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $9.42 | $18.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.45 | $2.04 |
| Efficient EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17 | 0 | $5.94 | $2.71 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Morning in Castle Point on Monday
Local time
6:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°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
3 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
57m 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 Herculaneum, MO to Castle Point, MO covers 42.4 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Rosa Parks Highway, I 55, Mark Twain Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.2 miles from Herculaneum, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.44 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 42.4 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start (Joachim Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (US 61; US 67 / Commercial Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 30.6 miles (I 44 / Third Street Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Herculaneum, MO to Castle Point, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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