Origin
Oakland, MO
Morning in Oakland on Friday
Local time
6:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oakland, MO to Castle Point, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
17.2 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oakland, MO
Robert So
Castle Point, MO
Gergely Meszárcsek
Trip Overview
Oakland, MO to Castle Point, MO is 17.2 miles and takes about 31m via Jennings Station Road, South Skinker Boulevard, and Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Missouri, moving through the Midwest region. Expect a local driving experience with frequent turns, making it a quick trip perfect for a single day. It's a straightforward journey with minimal highway driving, ideal for a relaxed local excursion.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 17.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with 0% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.3 miles along Jennings Station Road. As you navigate through local streets, be prepared for frequent adjustments to your direction, as indicated by the driving profile. This isn't a high-speed highway cruise; rather, it's a more engaged local road experience requiring constant attention to navigation.
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.
Jennings Station Road is the longest continuous segment at about 3.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near North Berry Road.
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 17.2 miles you will encounter 13 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: at 0.5 miles (North Berry Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
North Berry Road
Turn right onto North Berry Road
Navigation decision point
7
4.8 mi into trip
|
~7m 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
4.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Jamieson Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Jamieson Avenue
5
5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Jamieson Avenue
Turn left onto Jamieson Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
5.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Arsenal Street
At end of road, turn left onto Arsenal Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Jennings Station Road
— 3.3 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland, MO and Castle Point, MO.
1
Start on South Sappington Road
35 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Sappington Road
2
Turn left onto Oakland Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Oakland Avenue
3
Turn right onto Trellis Lane
378 ft
·
16 sec
·
Trellis Lane
4
Continue on West Frisco Avenue
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
West Frisco Avenue
5
Turn right onto North Berry Road
376 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Berry Road
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
Toward I 44 East: Saint Louis
7
Merge onto I 44
0.7 mi
·
52 sec
·
Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
8
Continue on I 44
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
9
Continue on I 44
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
·
Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Exit 284
Toward Jamieson Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
227 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Jamieson Avenue
12
Turn left onto Jamieson Avenue
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Jamieson Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
At end of road, turn left onto Arsenal Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Arsenal Street
14
Turn right onto McCausland Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
McCausland Avenue
15
Continue on South Skinker Boulevard
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
South Skinker Boulevard
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on Kienlen Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Kienlen Avenue
17
Continue on Jennings Station Road
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Jennings Station Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
18
Turn left onto Halls Ferry Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Halls Ferry Road
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right onto Chambers Road
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Chambers Road
20
Turn left onto Lord Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lord Drive
21
Arrive at destination
Lord Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.69 one way
$5.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.95 | $5.90 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.80 | $7.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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 Friday
Local time
6:43 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
19 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
31m 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 Oakland, MO to Castle Point, MO covers 17.2 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jennings Station Road, South Skinker Boulevard, Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.6 miles from Oakland, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.69 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 17.2 miles you will encounter 13 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: at 0.5 miles (North Berry Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Oakland, MO to Castle Point, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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