The drive from Monroe City, MO to Castle Point, MO covers 129.4 miles and takes about 2h 41m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Avenue of the Saints, Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, Chicago-Kansas City Expressway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 73.7 miles on Avenue of the Saints.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.23 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
64.7 miles from Monroe City, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 18m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 41m. Total distance: 129.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 41m drive with frequent turns across 129.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Avenue of the Saints is the longest continuous segment at about 73.7 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 95.3 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 129.4 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 95.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 117 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 117.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
95.3 mi into trip|~1h 55m 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 left / straight lanes.
Toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
8
117 mi into trip|~2h 22m 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
7
117.2 mi into trip|~2h 22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 270 North: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 270 North: Chicago
8
117.9 mi into trip|~2h 23m 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
6
127.1 mi into trip|~2h 34m in
Take the exit toward AC: New Halls Ferry Road, Old Halls Ferry Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 30
Toward AC: New Halls Ferry Road, Old Halls Ferr...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Monroe City, MO to Castle Point, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Memphis along the way.
Memphis
117 mi in|~2h 22m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Avenue of the Saints
73.7 mi
1h 27m
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
21.2 mi
26m
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
10.8 mi
12m
I 270
9 mi
11m
V.F.W. Memorial Highway
5.8 mi
6m
Veterans Road
2.1 mi
3m
5th Street
1.1 mi
1m
US 24
0.7 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Avenue of the Saints
— 73.7 mi, about 1h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monroe City, MO and Castle Point, MO.
1
Start on US 24
0.3 mi·24 sec·North Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 24; US 36 Business
1.1 mi·1 min·5th Street
3
Turn left onto US 24; US 36 Business
0.4 mi·33 sec·US 24; US 36 Business
4
Take the ramp onto US 24; US 36 Business
0.3 mi·22 sec·US 24; US 36 Business
Toward US 24 East, US 36 East, MO 110 East: Hannibal
5
Merge onto US 24; US 36; MO 110
11 mi·12 min·Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
6
Continue on US 24; US 36; MO 110
5.8 mi·6 min·V.F.W. Memorial Highway
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward Veterans Road
8
Turn right onto Veterans Road
2.1 mi·3 min·Veterans Road
9
At end of road, turn left onto County Road 422
279 ft·6 sec·County Road 422
10
Continue on Paris Gravel Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Paris Gravel Road
11
Take the ramp
120 ft·3 sec
12
Merge onto US 61
74 mi·1 hr 27 min·Avenue of the Saints
Use the right lane.
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi·51 sec
Toward I 70 East: Saint LouisUse the slight left / straight lanes.
14
Merge onto I 70
21 mi·26 min·Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·12 sec
Exit 232Toward I 270: Chicago, MemphisUse the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·36 sec
Toward I 270 North: ChicagoUse the slight left lane.
17
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·18 sec·this road
Exit 232Toward I 270 North: Chicago
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·14 sec
Toward I 270 North: ChicagoUse the straight lane.
19
Merge onto I 270
9.0 mi·11 min·I 270
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 30Toward AC: New Halls Ferry Road, Old Halls Ferry Road
21
Turn straight onto Pershall Road
0.3 mi·48 sec·Pershall Road
22
Turn right onto MO AC
0.6 mi·57 sec·New Halls Ferry Road
23
Continue on MO AC
0.3 mi·35 sec·Halls Ferry Road
24
Turn left onto Hudson Drive
0.3 mi·1 min·Hudson Drive
25
Turn right onto Edgefield Drive
0.3 mi·1 min·Edgefield Drive
26
Turn left onto Duchess Drive
0.2 mi·56 sec·Duchess Drive
27
Turn left onto Lord Drive
284 ft·12 sec·Lord Drive
28
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 64.7 miles from Monroe City, MO, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.7 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 28 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.7 miles or 1h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 8m
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 Monroe City, 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 Monroe City, MO
This is one driving day of about 129.4 miles and 2h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Monroe City, 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 Avenue of the Saints for about 73.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 64.7 mi from Monroe City, MO
· 1h 18m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Gateway Arch National Park
National Park
Gateway Arch National Park commemorates President Jefferson’s vision of a continental nation, the individuals and cultural groups who helped shape its history, St. Louis’ role in westward expansion, a...
10 mi from route
~24 min detour
$19
near mile 129.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.23 one way
$40.46 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg45 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$22.21
$44.42
premium
$4.89
$24.90
$49.80
diesel
$5.61
$28.57
$57.14
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
38.8
0
$13.59
$6.21
Efficient EV
32.4
0
$11.32
$5.18
EV Truck/SUV
51.8
0
$18.12
$8.28
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Monroe City, MO
Morning
in Monroe City on Friday
Local time
6:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Castle Point, MO
Morning
in Castle Point on Friday
Local time
6:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
76°F
Troy, MO
65 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
12 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 41m 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 Monroe City, MO to Castle Point, MO covers 129.4 miles and takes about 2h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Avenue of the Saints, Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, Chicago-Kansas City Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 64.7 miles from Monroe City, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.23 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 129.4 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 95.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 117 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 117.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Monroe City, MO to Castle Point, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Memphis along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
methodology page
documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
