Origin
Saint Martins, MO
Afternoon in Saint Martins on Friday
Local time
4:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Saint Martins, MO to Castle Point, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 11m
Distance
136.5 mi
220 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 2m
★
6 AM
2h 12m
8 AM
2h 30m
10 AM
2h 18m
12 PM
2h 16m
3 PM
2h 19m
5 PM
2h 29m
8 PM
2h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Martins, MO
Abdulmomen Bsruki
Castle Point, MO
Gergely Meszárcsek
Trip Overview
The drive from Saint Martins, MO to Castle Point, MO covers 136.5 miles and takes about 2h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lomo Drive, US 50 East, US 54 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.27 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
68.2 miles from Saint Martins, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 11m. Total distance: 136.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 11m 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 11m drive with frequent turns across 136.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lomo 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Saint Martins, MO to Castle Point, MO is easy. At 2h 11m 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 Saint Martins, MO to Castle Point, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lomo Drive | — | — |
| US 50 East | — | — |
| US 54 | — | — |
| I 70 East | — | — |
| Dwight D | — | — |
| I 270 | — | — |
| I 270 North | — | — |
| AC | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Lomo Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
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 Lomo Drive
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Lomo Drive
3
Take the ramp left toward US 50 East: Jefferson City
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
US 50 East: Jefferson City
4
Merge slight left
7.6 mi
·
8 min
5
Take the exit slight right toward US 54, US 63 North: Fulton, Columbia, Lake of the Ozarks
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
US 54, US 63 North: Fulton, Columbia, Lake of the Ozarks
6
Keep slight left
308 ft
·
15 sec
7
Turn left
341 ft
·
8 sec
8
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
9
Merge slight left
30 mi
·
32 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
I 70 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis
11
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
84 mi
·
1 hr 38 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
I 270: Chicago, Memphis
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 270 North: Chicago
14
Continue on I 270 North: Chicago
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 270 North: Chicago
15
Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
I 270 North: Chicago
16
Merge slight left
9.0 mi
·
11 min
17
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
18
Turn straight onto Pershall Road
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Pershall Road
19
Turn right onto New Halls Ferry Road
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
New Halls Ferry Road
20
Continue on Halls Ferry Road
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
·
57 sec
·
Duchess Drive
24
Turn left onto Lord Drive
285 ft
·
13 sec
·
Lord Drive
25
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 68.2 miles from Saint Martins, MO, or about 1h 5m 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 30 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.2 miles or 1h 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 1h 48m
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 Saint Martins, 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 Saint Martins, MO
This is one driving day of about 136.5 miles and 2h 11m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 68.2 mi from Saint Martins, MO · 1h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
68 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 68.2 miles from Saint Martins, 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
$20.27 one way
$40.53 round trip
$3.77/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $22.86 | $45.71 |
| premium | $4.65 | $25.01 | $50.02 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $28.50 | $57.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.8 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.9 | 0 | $14.33 | $6.55 |
| Efficient EV | 34.1 | 0 | $11.94 | $5.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54.6 | 0 | $19.11 | $8.74 |
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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
Afternoon in Castle Point on Friday
Local time
4:38 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 11m 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 136.5 miles and takes about 2h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lomo Drive, US 50 East, US 54. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 68.2 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 $20.27 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 Saint Martins, MO to Castle Point, MO is easy. At 2h 11m 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 Saint Martins, MO to Castle Point, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Saint Martins, MO to Castle Point, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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