Trip from Monett, MO to Castle Point, MO

Drive Time

4h 16m

Distance

273.1 mi

439 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$41

one way

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Trip Overview

The drive from Monett, MO to Castle Point, MO covers 273.1 miles and takes about 4h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Farm Road 2240, I 44 East, Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.48 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

136.5 miles from Monett, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 8m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 16m drive with frequent turns across 273.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Farm Road 2240 is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 4h 16m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Monett, MO to Castle Point, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Farm Road 2240	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 44 East	Unavailable	Refreshing
Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Police Officer Ernest M	Unavailable	Refreshing
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Jamieson Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
Arsenal Street	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Farm Road 2240 — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on West Cleveland Avenue

1.9 mi · 3 min · West Cleveland Avenue

Continue on Farm Road 2240

3.0 mi · 5 min · Farm Road 2240

Turn left

29 mi · 42 min

Turn left

3.9 mi · 6 min

Take the ramp right toward I 44 East: Springfield

0.2 mi · 28 sec · I 44 East: Springfield

Merge slight left onto Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway

207 mi · 3 hr 45 min · Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway

Continue on Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway

3.5 mi · 4 min · Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway

Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

2.7 mi · 3 min · Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

Continue on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

0.6 mi · 48 sec · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

Take the exit slight right toward Jamieson Avenue

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Jamieson Avenue

Keep slight left to continue on Jamieson Avenue

226 ft · 7 sec · Jamieson Avenue

Turn left onto Jamieson Avenue

0.3 mi · 47 sec · Jamieson Avenue

At the end of the road, turn left onto Arsenal Street

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Arsenal Street

Turn right onto McCausland Avenue

1.6 mi · 2 min · McCausland Avenue

Continue on South Skinker Boulevard

2.8 mi · 5 min · South Skinker Boulevard

Continue on Kienlen Avenue

1.6 mi · 2 min · Kienlen Avenue

Continue on Jennings Station Road

3.3 mi · 6 min · Jennings Station Road

Turn left onto Halls Ferry Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · Halls Ferry Road

Turn right onto Chambers Road

0.4 mi · 39 sec · Chambers Road

Turn left onto Lord Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Lord Drive

Arrive at your destination

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 136.5 miles from Monett, MO, or about 2h 8m into the drive.

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 15m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 136.5 miles or 2h 8m 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 30m

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 Monett, 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 Monett, MO

This is one driving day of about 273.1 miles and 4h 16m.

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

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 136.5 mi from Monett, MO · 2h 8m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cahokia, IL

137 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

Bentonville, AR

Fuel and coffee

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

Cahokia, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 136.5 miles from Monett, 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

$41.48 one way

$82.96 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 96 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$45.73	$91.46
premium	$4.80	$51.56	$103.11
diesel	$5.64	$60.67	$121.35

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$41

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$66–$91

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 95.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	81.9	1	$28.68	$13.11
Efficient EV	68.3	0	$23.90	$10.92
EV Truck/SUV	109.2	1	$38.23	$17.48

Gas CO2

96 kg

EV CO2

32 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 2 days ago

Origin

Monett, MO

Afternoon in Monett on Sunday

Local time

1:18 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Castle Point, MO

Afternoon in Castle Point on Sunday

Local time

1:18 PM

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

4h 16m 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 Monett, MO to Castle Point, MO covers 273.1 miles and takes about 4h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Farm Road 2240, I 44 East, Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 136.5 miles from Monett, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $41.48 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.

This is a straightforward 4h 16m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Monett, MO to Castle Point, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Monett, MO to Castle Point, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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