Origin
High Ridge, MO
Afternoon in High Ridge on Saturday
Local time
3:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from High Ridge, 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
50m
Distance
32.1 mi
52 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
High Ridge, MO
Marta Branco
Castle Point, MO
Gergely Meszárcsek
Trip Overview
The drive from High Ridge, MO to Castle Point, MO covers 32.1 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MO 30, Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway, Jennings Station Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.4 miles on MO 30. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.02 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MO 30 | 9.4 mi | 12m |
| Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Jennings Station Road | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| South Skinker Boulevard | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Halls Ferry Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| McCausland Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Kienlen Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
MO 30
— 9.4 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between High Ridge, MO and Castle Point, MO.
1
Start on this road
119 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto High Ridge Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
High Ridge Boulevard
3
Turn left onto MO PP
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
MO PP
4
Turn left onto MO 30
9.4 mi
·
12 min
·
MO 30
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 270 North
6
Merge onto I 270
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 270
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 5A
Toward I 44 East, US 50 East, MO 366 East: Saint Louis
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 5A
Toward I 44 East, US 50 East: Saint Louis
Use the slight left lane.
9
Merge onto I 44; US 50
465 ft
·
6 sec
·
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
10
Continue on I 44; US 50
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 44
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
12
Continue on I 44
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
·
Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Exit 284
Toward Jamieson Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
227 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Jamieson Avenue
15
Turn left onto Jamieson Avenue
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Jamieson Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
At end of road, turn left onto Arsenal Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Arsenal Street
17
Turn right onto McCausland Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
McCausland Avenue
18
Continue on South Skinker Boulevard
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
South Skinker Boulevard
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on Kienlen Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Kienlen Avenue
20
Continue on Jennings Station Road
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Jennings Station Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
21
Turn left onto Halls Ferry Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Halls Ferry Road
Use the left lane.
22
Turn right onto Chambers Road
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Chambers Road
23
Turn left onto Lord Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lord Drive
24
Arrive at destination
Lord Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16 miles from High Ridge, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
High Ridge Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto High Ridge Boulevard
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
11.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward I 44 East, US 50 East, MO 366 East: Saint Louis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 5A
Toward I 44 East, US 50 East, MO 366 East: Sain...
9
12.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 44 East, US 50 East: Saint Louis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 5A
Toward I 44 East, US 50 East: Saint Louis
7
19.7 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward Jamieson Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 284
Toward Jamieson Avenue
6
19.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Jamieson Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Jamieson Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.02 one way
$10.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.51 | $11.02 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.18 | $12.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.09 | $14.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.49 | $2.05 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Afternoon in Castle Point on Saturday
Local time
3:00 PM
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
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
50m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
32.1 mi in 50m — 34% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: MO 30.
34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.4 mi on MO 30.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 early in the drive near High Ridge Boulevard.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 32.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (High Ridge Boulevard): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 11.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 32.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.4 miles on MO 30. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Castle Point, MO before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (High Ridge Boulevard): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 11.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Gateway Arch National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Castle Point, MO before heading back.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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