Saint Martins, MO to Castle Point, MO is 135.6 miles and takes about 2h 42m via Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway and US 54, with a fuel budget near $20 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Missouri, traversing the Midwest region. Expect a mixed drive that combines faster highway travel with potentially slower local roads. With a recommended one-day duration and a straightforward path, this route is a practical option for a short hop without extensive planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
67.8 miles from Saint Martins, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 18m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 42m. Total distance: 135.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 34% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, including a significant 84-mile segment without major interruptions. The drive progresses from what is likely faster highway travel to potentially more varied road conditions as you approach your destination. The overall feel is likely one of steady progress with occasional shifts in the driving environment.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 25 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 84 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.9 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 135.6 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 8.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 123.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 123.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
8.9 mi into trip|~11m in
Take the exit toward US 54, US 63 North: Fulton, Columbia, Lake of the Ozarks
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 54, US 63 North: Fulton, Columbia, La...
8
123.3 mi into trip|~2h 23m 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
123.4 mi into trip|~2h 23m 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
124.1 mi into trip|~2h 24m 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
133.3 mi into trip|~2h 36m 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.
Between Saint Martins, MO and Castle Point, MO, road signs point toward Columbia, Lake Of The Ozarks and Memphis.
Columbia
8.9 mi in|~11m
Lake Of The Ozarks
8.9 mi in|~11m
Memphis
123.3 mi in|~2h 23m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
84 mi
1h 38m
US 54
29.6 mi
32m
I 270
9 mi
11m
US 50
7.6 mi
8m
Business 50 West
0.7 mi
1m
New Halls Ferry Road
0.6 mi
<1m
Halls Ferry Road
0.3 mi
<1m
Pershall Road
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 84 mi, about 1h 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Martins, MO and Castle Point, MO.
1
Start on Business 50 West
0.7 mi·1 min·Business 50 West
2
Turn right onto MO T
0.3 mi·34 sec·Lomo Drive
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward US 50 East: Jefferson City
4
Merge onto US 50
7.6 mi·8 min·US 50
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi·21 sec
Toward US 54, US 63 North: Fulton, Columbia, Lake of the Ozarks
6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 63
309 ft·14 sec·US 63
7
Turn left
340 ft·8 sec
8
Continue on US 63
0.2 mi·22 sec·US 63
9
Merge onto US 54; US 63
30 mi·32 min·US 54; US 63
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·14 sec
Toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis
11
Merge onto I 70; US 40
84 mi·1 hr 38 min·Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·12 sec
Exit 232Toward I 270: Chicago, MemphisUse the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·36 sec
Toward I 270 North: ChicagoUse the slight left lane.
14
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·18 sec·this road
Exit 232Toward I 270 North: Chicago
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·14 sec
Toward I 270 North: ChicagoUse the straight lane.
16
Merge onto I 270
9.0 mi·11 min·I 270
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 30Toward AC: New Halls Ferry Road, Old Halls Ferry Road
18
Turn straight onto Pershall Road
0.3 mi·48 sec·Pershall Road
19
Turn right onto MO AC
0.6 mi·57 sec·New Halls Ferry Road
20
Continue on MO AC
0.3 mi·35 sec·Halls Ferry Road
21
Turn left onto Hudson Drive
0.3 mi·1 min·Hudson Drive
22
Turn right onto Edgefield Drive
0.3 mi·1 min·Edgefield Drive
23
Turn left onto Duchess Drive
0.2 mi·56 sec·Duchess Drive
24
Turn left onto Lord Drive
284 ft·12 sec·Lord Drive
25
Arrive at destination
Lord Drive
Trip Plan
Given the manageable 2h 42m duration, this drive is easily completed in a single day. Aim to depart in the morning to allow for flexibility and avoid any potential rush hour impacts. With an estimated fuel cost of $20, you'll want to ensure you have adequate fuel before setting out, especially considering the longest stretch is 84 miles on the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. Plan for one stop to break up the drive and refuel if necessary, but the relatively short distance means you can be quite spontaneous.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 67.8 miles from Saint Martins, MO, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84 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 30 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.8 miles or 1h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 9m
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 Saint Martins, 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 Saint Martins, MO
This is one driving day of about 135.6 miles and 2h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Saint Martins, 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 84 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 67.8 mi from Saint Martins, MO
· 1h 18m into the drive
The midpoint is around 67.8 miles from Saint Martins, 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 84 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
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 135.6
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
40.7
0
$14.24
$6.51
Efficient EV
33.9
0
$11.86
$5.42
EV Truck/SUV
54.2
0
$18.98
$8.68
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Saint Martins, MO
Evening
in Saint Martins on Friday
Local time
5:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Castle Point, MO
Evening
in Castle Point on Friday
Local time
5:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
60°F
Warrenton, MO
68 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
1 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
2h 42m 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 Saint Martins, MO to Castle Point, MO covers 135.6 miles and takes about 2h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, US 54, I 270. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 67.8 miles from Saint Martins, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.13 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 135.6 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 8.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 123.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 123.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Saint Martins, MO and Castle Point, MO, road signs point toward Columbia, Lake Of The Ozarks and Memphis.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
