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Trip from Richmond, MO to Castle Point, MO

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

4h 21m

Distance

221 mi

356 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$35

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 8m ★
6 AM
4h 21m
8 AM
4h 48m
10 AM
4h 31m
12 PM
4h 28m
3 PM
4h 32m
5 PM
4h 47m
8 PM
4h 13m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in and county seat of Ray County, Missouri, United States

Richmond, MO

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Downtown Castle Point, MO, MO

Castle Point, MO

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Trip Overview

The drive from Richmond, MO to Castle Point, MO covers 221 miles and takes about 4h 21m 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, South Spartan Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 124.7 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.55 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

110.5 miles from Richmond, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 5m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 21m drive with frequent turns across 221 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 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 124.7 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 25.7 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 221 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 25.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 208.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 208.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
25.7 mi into trip | ~33m in

Take the exit toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Columbia

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Columbia
8
208.6 mi into trip | ~4h 2m 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
208.8 mi into trip | ~4h 2m 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
209.5 mi into trip | ~4h 3m 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
218.7 mi into trip | ~4h 15m 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 Richmond, MO to Castle Point, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Memphis along the way.

Memphis

208.6 mi in | ~4h 2m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 124.7 mi 2h 26m
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway 54.4 mi 58m
South Spartan Drive 25.5 mi 32m
I 270 9 mi 11m
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway 1.9 mi 2m
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway 1.6 mi 1m
New Halls Ferry Road 0.6 mi <1m
Halls Ferry Road 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway — 124.7 mi, about 2h 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Richmond, MO and Castle Point, MO.

1

Start on MO 10 Business

0.3 mi · 48 sec · West Main Street
2

Turn right onto MO 13

25 mi · 32 min · South Spartan Drive
3

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Columbia
4

Merge onto I 70; US 40

20 mi · 21 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
5

Continue on I 70; US 40

32 mi · 34 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
6

Keep slight left at fork onto I 70

22 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
7

Continue on I 70; US 40

1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
8

Continue on I 70; US 40

1.6 mi · 1 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
9

Continue on I 70; US 40

1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
10

Continue on I 70; US 40

103 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 12 sec
Exit 232 Toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis Use the slight right lane.
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 36 sec
Toward I 270 North: Chicago Use the slight left lane.
13

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 18 sec · this road
Exit 232 Toward I 270 North: Chicago
14

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 14 sec
Toward I 270 North: Chicago Use the straight lane.
15

Merge onto I 270

9.0 mi · 11 min · I 270
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Exit 30 Toward AC: New Halls Ferry Road, Old Halls Ferry Road
17

Turn straight onto Pershall Road

0.3 mi · 48 sec · Pershall Road
18

Turn right onto MO AC

0.6 mi · 57 sec · New Halls Ferry Road
19

Continue on MO AC

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Halls Ferry Road
20

Turn left onto Hudson Drive

0.3 mi · 1 min · Hudson Drive
21

Turn right onto Edgefield Drive

0.3 mi · 1 min · Edgefield Drive
22

Turn left onto Duchess Drive

0.2 mi · 56 sec · Duchess Drive
23

Turn left onto Lord Drive

284 ft · 12 sec · Lord Drive
24

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 110.5 miles from Richmond, MO, or about 2h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 124.7 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 49 miles or 58m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 110.5 miles or 2h 5m 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 30m

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 Richmond, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.

+

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

+

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 Richmond, MO

This is one driving day of about 221 miles and 4h 21m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Richmond, 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 124.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 110.5 mi from Richmond, MO · 2h 5m into the drive

city in and county seat of Audrain County, Missouri, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mexico, MO

111 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

Sedalia, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 49 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Columbia, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 110.5 miles from Richmond, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 124.7 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$34.55 one way

$69.10 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 77 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $37.94 $75.87
premium $4.89 $42.53 $85.06
diesel $5.61 $48.79 $97.59

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$35

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$60–$85

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 77.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 66.3 0 $23.21 $10.61
Efficient EV 55.3 0 $19.34 $8.84
EV Truck/SUV 88.4 1 $30.94 $14.14

Gas CO2

77 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (66% 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 13, 2026

Origin

Richmond, MO

Night in Richmond on Wednesday

Local time

11:59 PM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Mostly Cloudy

SSW 16 mph 12% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:50AM CDT until April 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:39AM CDT until April 18 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Destination

Castle Point, MO

Night in Castle Point on Wednesday

Local time

11:59 PM

CDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

73°F

Mexico, MO

111 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

7 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

4h 21m 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 Richmond, MO to Castle Point, MO covers 221 miles and takes about 4h 21m 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, South Spartan Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 110.5 miles from Richmond, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.55 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 14 significant decision points across 221 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 25.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 208.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 208.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Richmond, MO to Castle Point, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Memphis along the way.

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