Origin
Paris, MO
Late night in Paris on Friday
Local time
2:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Paris, MO to Castle Point, MO
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
2h 19m
Distance
132.8 mi
214 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 10m
★
6 AM
2h 20m
8 AM
2h 39m
10 AM
2h 26m
12 PM
2h 24m
3 PM
2h 27m
5 PM
2h 38m
8 PM
2h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Paris, MO
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Castle Point, MO
Gergely Meszárcsek
Trip Overview
The drive from Paris, MO to Castle Point, MO covers 132.8 miles and takes about 2h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Locust Street, South Main Street, US 61 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.76 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.
Midpoint
66.4 miles from Paris, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 19m. Total distance: 132.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 19m drive with frequent turns across 132.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Locust 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Paris, MO to Castle Point, MO is easy. At 2h 19m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Paris, MO to Castle Point, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Locust Street | — | — |
| South Main Street | — | — |
| US 61 South | — | — |
| Avenue of the Saints | — | — |
| I 70 East | — | — |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | — | — |
| I 270 | — | — |
| I 270 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Locust Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paris, MO and Castle Point, MO.
1
Start on North Washington Street
89 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Washington Street
2
Turn left onto West Locust Street
361 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Locust Street
3
Turn right onto South Main Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
4
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
5
Turn slight left
20 mi
·
30 min
6
Continue straight
5.3 mi
·
6 min
7
Turn left
12 mi
·
18 min
8
Turn straight
11 mi
·
14 min
9
Take the ramp right toward US 61 South: Saint Louis
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
US 61 South: Saint Louis
10
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
47 mi
·
55 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
11
Take the exit slight left toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
I 70 East: Saint Louis
12
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
21 mi
·
26 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
I 270: Chicago, Memphis
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 270 North: Chicago
15
Continue on I 270 North: Chicago
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 270 North: Chicago
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
I 270 North: Chicago
17
Merge slight left
9.0 mi
·
11 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward AC: New Halls Ferry Road, Old Halls Ferry Road
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
AC: New Halls Ferry Road, Old Halls Ferry Road
19
Turn straight onto Pershall Road
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Pershall Road
20
Turn right onto New Halls Ferry Road
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
New Halls Ferry Road
21
Continue on Halls Ferry Road
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Halls Ferry Road
22
Turn left onto Hudson Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Hudson Drive
23
Turn right onto Edgefield Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Edgefield Drive
24
Turn left onto Duchess Drive
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Duchess Drive
25
Turn left onto Lord Drive
285 ft
·
13 sec
·
Lord Drive
26
Arrive at your destination
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 66.4 miles from Paris, MO, or about 1h 9m 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 29 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.4 miles or 1h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 54m
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 Paris, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Paris, MO
This is one driving day of about 132.8 miles and 2h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Paris, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 66.4 mi from Paris, MO · 1h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
66 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 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 66.4 miles from Paris, 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
$20.76 one way
$41.52 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $22.80 | $45.59 |
| premium | $4.89 | $25.56 | $51.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.32 | $58.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.8 | 0 | $13.94 | $6.37 |
| Efficient EV | 33.2 | 0 | $11.62 | $5.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.1 | 0 | $18.59 | $8.50 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (65% 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
Late night in Castle Point on Friday
Local time
2:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
76°F
Troy, MO
66 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
14 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 19m 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 Paris, MO to Castle Point, MO covers 132.8 miles and takes about 2h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Locust Street, South Main Street, US 61 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 66.4 miles from Paris, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.76 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.
The drive from Paris, MO to Castle Point, MO is easy. At 2h 19m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Paris, MO to Castle Point, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Paris, MO to Castle Point, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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