Origin
Sainte Genevieve County, MO
Afternoon in Sainte Genevieve County on Thursday
Local time
4:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sainte Genevieve County, MO to Castle Point, MO
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 41m
Distance
79 mi
127 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 34m
★
6 AM
1h 42m
8 AM
1h 57m
10 AM
1h 47m
12 PM
1h 46m
3 PM
1h 48m
5 PM
1h 56m
8 PM
1h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sainte Genevieve County, MO
Thomas Parker
Castle Point, MO
Gergely Meszárcsek
Trip Overview
The drive from Sainte Genevieve County, MO to Castle Point, MO covers 79 miles and takes about 1h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 55, Rosa Parks Highway, MO 32 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 44.6 miles on I 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.35 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
39.5 miles from Sainte Genevieve County, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 41m. Total distance: 79 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 41m highway drive covering 79 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and Rosa Parks Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 44.6 miles on I 55.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 55 is the longest continuous segment at about 44.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and Rosa Parks Highway. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 8.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 79 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 67.2 miles (I 44 / Third Street Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 72.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
8.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the ramp toward I 55 North: Saint Louis
Navigation decision point
Toward I 55 North: Saint Louis
5
67.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
|
I 44 / Third Street Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 44 / Third Street Expressway toward I 44 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 44 North
7
72.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 30m in
Take the exit toward West Florissant Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 245B
Toward West Florissant Avenue
5
76.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 36m in
|
Halls Ferry Road
Enter roundabout onto Halls Ferry Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
78.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 39m in
|
Chambers Road
Turn right onto Chambers Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 44.6 mi | 48m |
| Rosa Parks Highway | 14 mi | 17m |
| MO 32 | 6.9 mi | 10m |
| Mark Twain Expressway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Halls Ferry Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Third Street Expressway | 2 mi | 2m |
| West Florissant Avenue | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Andy Gammon Memorial Highway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 44.6 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sainte Genevieve County, MO and Castle Point, MO.
1
Start on this road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
this road
2
Turn right onto River Aux Vases Church Road
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
River Aux Vases Church Road
3
Turn right onto MO 32
6.9 mi
·
10 min
·
MO 32
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 55 North: Saint Louis
5
Merge onto I 55
45 mi
·
48 min
·
I 55
6
Continue on I 55
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Rosa Parks Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 44
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Third Street Expressway
Toward I 44 North
8
Merge onto I 70
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Andy Gammon Memorial Highway
9
Continue on I 70
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Mark Twain Expressway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 245B
Toward West Florissant Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto West Florissant Avenue
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
West Florissant Avenue
12
Turn right onto MO 367
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverview Boulevard
13
Enter roundabout onto Halls Ferry Road
504 ft
·
10 sec
·
Halls Ferry Road
14
Continue on Halls Ferry Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Halls Ferry Road
15
Turn right onto Chambers Road
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Chambers Road
16
Turn left onto Lord Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lord Drive
17
Arrive at destination
Lord Drive
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 39.5 miles from Sainte Genevieve County, MO, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.6 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 17 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.5 miles or 50m 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 Sainte Genevieve County, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sainte Genevieve County, MO
This is one driving day of about 79 miles and 1h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Sainte Genevieve County, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 55 for about 44.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39.5 mi from Sainte Genevieve County, MO · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.5 miles from Sainte Genevieve County, 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
$12.35 one way
$24.70 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.56 | $27.12 |
| premium | $4.89 | $15.20 | $30.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.44 | $34.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.7 | 0 | $8.30 | $3.79 |
| Efficient EV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.91 | $3.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.6 | 0 | $11.06 | $5.06 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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 Thursday
Local time
4:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Imperial, MO
40 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
13 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 41m 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 Sainte Genevieve County, MO to Castle Point, MO covers 79 miles and takes about 1h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, Rosa Parks Highway, MO 32. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.5 miles from Sainte Genevieve County, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.35 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 79 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 67.2 miles (I 44 / Third Street Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 72.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Sainte Genevieve County, MO to Castle Point, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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