Origin
Potosi, MO
Evening in Potosi on Wednesday
Local time
6:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Potosi, MO to Castle Point, MO
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 36m
Distance
85 mi
137 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 29m
★
6 AM
1h 37m
8 AM
1h 51m
10 AM
1h 42m
12 PM
1h 40m
3 PM
1h 42m
5 PM
1h 50m
8 PM
1h 32m
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 Potosi, MO to Castle Point, MO covers 85 miles and takes about 1h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Amvets Drive, South Main Street, Fountain City Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.29 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
42.5 miles from Potosi, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 36m drive with frequent turns across 85 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Amvets Drive 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Potosi, MO to Castle Point, MO is easy. At 1h 36m 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 Potosi, MO to Castle Point, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Amvets Drive | — | — |
| South Main Street | — | — |
| Fountain City Road | — | — |
| US 67 North | — | — |
| I 55 North | — | — |
| Rosa Parks Highway | — | — |
| Third Street Expressway | — | — |
| Andy Gammon Memorial Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Amvets Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Potosi, MO and Castle Point, MO.
1
Start on West High Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West High Street
2
Turn left
23 mi
·
36 min
3
Turn right onto Amvets Drive
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Amvets Drive
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
5
Turn right onto Fountain City Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Fountain City Road
6
Turn right
4.2 mi
·
5 min
7
Take the ramp left toward US 67 North: Festus, Crystal City
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
US 67 North: Festus, Crystal City
8
Merge slight left
5.7 mi
·
6 min
9
Keep slight right
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
10
Take the exit straight toward I 55 North: Saint Louis
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 55 North: Saint Louis
11
Merge slight left
21 mi
·
22 min
12
Continue on Rosa Parks Highway
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Rosa Parks Highway
13
Keep slight left to continue on Third Street Expressway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Third Street Expressway
14
Merge slight right onto Andy Gammon Memorial Highway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Andy Gammon Memorial Highway
15
Continue on Mark Twain Expressway
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Mark Twain Expressway
16
Take the exit slight right toward West Florissant Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Florissant Avenue
17
Turn straight onto West Florissant Avenue
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
West Florissant Avenue
18
Turn right onto Riverview Boulevard
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverview Boulevard
19
Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Halls Ferry Circle
505 ft
·
10 sec
·
Halls Ferry Circle
20
Exit the rotary onto Halls Ferry Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Halls Ferry Road
21
Turn right onto Chambers Road
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Chambers Road
22
Turn left onto Lord Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lord Drive
23
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 42.5 miles from Potosi, MO, or about 48m 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 19 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.5 miles or 48m 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 22m
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 Potosi, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Potosi, MO
This is one driving day of about 85 miles and 1h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Potosi, 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 42.5 mi from Potosi, MO · 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 42.5 miles from Potosi, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.29 one way
$26.58 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $14.59 | $29.18 |
| premium | $4.89 | $16.36 | $32.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.77 | $37.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.5 | 0 | $8.92 | $4.08 |
| Efficient EV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.44 | $3.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34 | 0 | $11.90 | $5.44 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Evening in Castle Point on Wednesday
Local time
6:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Imperial, MO
43 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
2 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
1h 36m 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 Potosi, MO to Castle Point, MO covers 85 miles and takes about 1h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Amvets Drive, South Main Street, Fountain City Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42.5 miles from Potosi, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.29 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 Potosi, MO to Castle Point, MO is easy. At 1h 36m 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 Potosi, MO to Castle Point, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Potosi, MO to Castle Point, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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