Origin
Herculaneum, MO
Morning in Herculaneum on Saturday
Local time
8:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Herculaneum, 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
57m
Distance
42.4 mi
68 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
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
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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 $6.63 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 42.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
532 ft
421 ft
Total Climb
384 ft
Total Descent
337 ft
Highest Point
532 ft
~3 mi in
Elevation Range
111 ft
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.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 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
|
~0m in
|
Joachim Avenue
Turn right onto Joachim Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
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
|
~38m 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
36.1 mi into trip
|
~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
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 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
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Castle Point, MO if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.63 one way
$13.26 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.28 | $14.56 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.16 | $16.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.36 | $18.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
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 Saturday
Local time
8:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 $6.63 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.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 421 ft to 532 ft elevation with about 384 ft of total climbing.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway Arch National Park and Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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