The drive from Pleasant Hill, MO to Castle Point, MO covers 239.2 miles and takes about 4h 49m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway, I 270 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 145.9 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.40 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
119.6 miles from Pleasant Hill, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 22m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 49m. Total distance: 239.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 49m drive with frequent turns across 239.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 145.9 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 10.5 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 239.2 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 10.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 226.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 227 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
10.5 mi into trip|~19m in
Take the ramp toward US 50 East: Warrensburg, Sedalia
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 50 East: Warrensburg, Sedalia
8
226.9 mi into trip|~4h 30m 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
227 mi into trip|~4h 30m 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
227.8 mi into trip|~4h 31m 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
236.9 mi into trip|~4h 43m 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 Pleasant Hill, MO to Castle Point, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Memphis along the way.
Memphis
226.9 mi in|~4h 30m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
145.9 mi
2h 48m
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi
58m
I 270
9 mi
11m
South Outer Belt Road
7.4 mi
10m
MO VV
4.9 mi
8m
MO E
3.2 mi
5m
South Broadway Street
2.7 mi
5m
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.9 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 145.9 mi, about 2h 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant Hill, MO and Castle Point, MO.
1
Start on North Jeffreys Street
410 ft·23 sec·North Jeffreys Street
2
Turn left onto MO 7 Bus
0.4 mi·1 min·Cedar Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto MO 7
1.9 mi·4 min·MO 7
4
Turn right onto MO VV
0.5 mi·50 sec·MO VV
5
Enter roundabout onto MO VV
88 ft·1 sec·MO VV
6
Continue on MO VV
4.4 mi·7 min·MO VV
7
At end of road, turn left onto MO E
3.2 mi·5 min·MO E
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward US 50 East: Warrensburg, Sedalia
9
Merge onto US 50
1.9 mi·2 min·US 50
10
Take the exit
348 ft·10 sec
11
Turn left onto MO F
7.4 mi·10 min·South Outer Belt Road
12
Continue on MO F
2.7 mi·5 min·South Broadway Street
13
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Columbia
14
Merge onto I 70; US 40
41 mi·43 min·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
15
Continue on I 70; US 40
32 mi·34 min·U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
22 mi·24 min·U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
17
Continue on I 70; US 40
1.8 mi·2 min·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
18
Continue on I 70; US 40
1.6 mi·1 min·Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
19
Continue on I 70; US 40
1.9 mi·2 min·Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
20
Continue on I 70; US 40
103 mi·2 hr 2 min·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi·12 sec
Exit 232Toward I 270: Chicago, MemphisUse the slight right lane.
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·36 sec
Toward I 270 North: ChicagoUse the slight left lane.
23
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·18 sec·this road
Exit 232Toward I 270 North: Chicago
24
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·14 sec
Toward I 270 North: ChicagoUse the straight lane.
25
Merge onto I 270
9.0 mi·11 min·I 270
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 30Toward AC: New Halls Ferry Road, Old Halls Ferry Road
27
Turn straight onto Pershall Road
0.3 mi·48 sec·Pershall Road
28
Turn right onto MO AC
0.6 mi·57 sec·New Halls Ferry Road
29
Continue on MO AC
0.3 mi·35 sec·Halls Ferry Road
30
Turn left onto Hudson Drive
0.3 mi·1 min·Hudson Drive
31
Turn right onto Edgefield Drive
0.3 mi·1 min·Edgefield Drive
32
Turn left onto Duchess Drive
0.2 mi·56 sec·Duchess Drive
33
Turn left onto Lord Drive
284 ft·12 sec·Lord Drive
34
Arrive at destination
Lord Drive
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 119.6 miles from Pleasant Hill, MO, or about 2h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 145.9 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 53 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 119.6 miles or 2h 22m 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 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 Pleasant Hill, 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 Pleasant Hill, MO
This is one driving day of about 239.2 miles and 4h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Pleasant Hill, 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 Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 145.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 119.6 mi from Pleasant Hill, MO
· 2h 22m 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 239.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.40 one way
$74.79 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg84 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$41.06
$82.12
premium
$4.89
$46.03
$92.06
diesel
$5.61
$52.81
$105.62
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 83.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
71.8
0
$25.12
$11.48
Efficient EV
59.8
0
$20.93
$9.57
EV Truck/SUV
95.7
1
$33.49
$15.31
Gas CO2
84 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 17, 2026
Origin
Pleasant Hill, MO
Afternoon
in Pleasant Hill on Friday
Local time
1:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Castle Point, MO
Afternoon
in Castle Point on Friday
Local time
1:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 15 mph22% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 17 at 11:35AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 17 at 11:29AM CDT until April 22 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Springfield MO
74°F
Columbia, MO
120 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
32 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 49m 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 Pleasant Hill, MO to Castle Point, MO covers 239.2 miles and takes about 4h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway, I 270. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 119.6 miles from Pleasant Hill, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.40 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 demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 239.2 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 10.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 226.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 227 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Pleasant Hill, MO to Castle Point, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Memphis along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway Arch National Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
