Origin
Noel, MO
Morning in Noel on Monday
Local time
9:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Noel, MO to Castle Point, MO
Drive Time
5h 8m
Distance
331.2 mi
533 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 55m
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6 AM
5h 8m
8 AM
5h 35m
10 AM
5h 18m
12 PM
5h 15m
3 PM
5h 19m
5 PM
5h 34m
8 PM
5h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Castle Point, MO
Gergely Meszárcsek
Trip Overview
The drive from Noel, MO to Castle Point, MO covers 331.2 miles and takes about 5h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, North Cliffside Drive, South Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.31 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
165.6 miles from Noel, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 34m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 8m drive with frequent turns across 331.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street 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 5h 8m 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 Noel, MO to Castle Point, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Cliffside Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 59 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 49 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Corporal Bobbie J | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| James B | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Special Agent Tom Crowell Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Noel, MO and Castle Point, MO.
1
Start on Railroad Street
230 ft
·
11 sec
·
Railroad Street
2
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Main Street
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Cliffside Drive
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
North Cliffside Drive
4
Continue on North Cliffside Drive
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
North Cliffside Drive
5
Continue on South Main Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
6
Continue on State Highway 59
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 59
7
Continue on South State Highway 59
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South State Highway 59
8
At the end of the road, turn left
4.8 mi
·
6 min
9
Take the ramp left toward I 49 North, US 71 North: Joplin
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
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I 49 North, US 71 North: Joplin
10
Merge slight left onto Corporal Bobbie J. Harper Memorial Highway
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Corporal Bobbie J. Harper Memorial Highway
11
Continue on James B. Tatum Highway
5.8 mi
·
6 min
·
James B. Tatum Highway
12
Continue on Special Agent Tom Crowell Memorial Highway
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Special Agent Tom Crowell Memorial Highway
13
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
9.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Purple Heart Trail
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East, I 49 North, US 71 North: Springfield, Kansas City
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 44 East, I 49 North, US 71 North: Springfield, Kansas City
15
Merge slight left onto Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
265 mi
·
4 hr 47 min
·
Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
16
Continue on Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
17
Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
18
Continue on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
·
Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
19
Take the exit slight right toward Jamieson Avenue
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Jamieson Avenue
20
Keep slight left to continue on Jamieson Avenue
226 ft
·
7 sec
·
Jamieson Avenue
21
Turn left onto Jamieson Avenue
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Jamieson Avenue
22
At the end of the road, turn left onto Arsenal Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Arsenal Street
23
Turn right onto McCausland Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
McCausland Avenue
24
Continue on South Skinker Boulevard
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
South Skinker Boulevard
25
Continue on Kienlen Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Kienlen Avenue
26
Continue on Jennings Station Road
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Jennings Station Road
27
Turn left onto Halls Ferry Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Halls Ferry Road
28
Turn right onto Chambers Road
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Chambers Road
29
Turn left onto Lord Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lord Drive
30
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 165.6 miles from Noel, MO, or about 2h 34m 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 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 165.6 miles or 2h 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 12m
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 Noel, 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 Noel, MO
This is one driving day of about 331.2 miles and 5h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Noel, 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 165.6 mi from Noel, MO · 2h 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
166 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 165.6 miles from Noel, 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
$50.31 one way
$100.61 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
116 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $55.46 | $110.91 |
| premium | $4.80 | $62.52 | $125.05 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $73.58 | $147.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 115.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 99.4 | 1 | $34.78 | $15.90 |
| Efficient EV | 82.8 | 0 | $28.98 | $13.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 132.5 | 1 | $46.37 | $21.20 |
Gas CO2
116 kg
EV CO2
39 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Castle Point, MO
Morning in Castle Point on Monday
Local time
9:51 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
25 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
5h 8m 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 Noel, MO to Castle Point, MO covers 331.2 miles and takes about 5h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, North Cliffside Drive, South Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 165.6 miles from Noel, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $50.31 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 5h 8m 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 Noel, MO to Castle Point, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Noel, MO to Castle Point, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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