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Trip from Sainte Genevieve, MO to Castle Point, MO

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 36m

Distance

74.8 mi

120 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 29m ★
6 AM
1h 36m
8 AM
1h 51m
10 AM
1h 41m
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.

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Downtown Sainte Genevieve, MO, MO

Sainte Genevieve, MO

Jermaine Lewis

Downtown Castle Point, MO, MO

Castle Point, MO

Gergely Meszárcsek

Trip Overview

The drive from Sainte Genevieve, MO to Castle Point, MO covers 74.8 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 I 55, Rosa Parks Highway, US 61 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 40 miles on I 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.69 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

37.4 miles from Sainte Genevieve, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 36m. Total distance: 74.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 36m highway drive covering 74.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and Rosa Parks Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 40 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 21 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 40 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 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Main Street.

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 74.8 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.1 miles (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 63 miles (I 44 / Third Street Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Main Street

Turn left onto North Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
8.8 mi into trip | ~15m in

Take the ramp toward I 55 North: Bloomsdale

Navigation decision point

Toward I 55 North: Bloomsdale
5
63 mi into trip | ~1h 16m 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
68.5 mi into trip | ~1h 24m 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
71.9 mi into trip | ~1h 30m in | Halls Ferry Road

Enter roundabout onto Halls Ferry Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 55 40 mi 43m
Rosa Parks Highway 14 mi 17m
US 61 7.3 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 — 40 mi, about 43m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Jefferson Street

435 ft · 24 sec · Jefferson Street
2

Turn left onto North Main Street

405 ft · 12 sec · North Main Street
3

Turn right onto Merchant Street

0.2 mi · 42 sec · Merchant Street
4

Turn left onto 3rd Street

347 ft · 18 sec · 3rd Street
5

Turn right onto Market Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · Market Street
6

Turn right onto US 61

7.3 mi · 10 min · US 61
7

Continue on MO O

0.2 mi · 24 sec · MO O
8

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward I 55 North: Bloomsdale
9

Merge onto I 55

40 mi · 43 min · I 55
10

Continue on I 55

14 mi · 17 min · Rosa Parks Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 44

2.0 mi · 2 min · Third Street Expressway
Toward I 44 North
12

Merge onto I 70

1.4 mi · 1 min · Andy Gammon Memorial Highway
13

Continue on I 70

2.1 mi · 2 min · Mark Twain Expressway
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Exit 245B Toward West Florissant Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Turn straight onto West Florissant Avenue

1.9 mi · 3 min · West Florissant Avenue
16

Turn right onto MO 367

1.2 mi · 1 min · Riverview Boulevard
17

Enter roundabout onto Halls Ferry Road

504 ft · 10 sec · Halls Ferry Road
18

Continue on Halls Ferry Road

2.0 mi · 3 min · Halls Ferry Road
19

Turn right onto Chambers Road

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Chambers Road
20

Turn left onto Lord Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Lord Drive
21

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 37.4 miles from Sainte Genevieve, MO, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40 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 16 miles or 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 37.4 miles or 46m 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 17m

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 Sainte Genevieve, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Sainte Genevieve, MO

This is one driving day of about 74.8 miles and 1h 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Sainte Genevieve, MO.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 55 for about 40 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 37.4 mi from Sainte Genevieve, MO · 46m into the drive

city in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Arnold, MO

37 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

Crystal City, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Imperial, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 37.4 miles from Sainte Genevieve, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park

Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Established by 1750, Ste. Geneviève was the first permanent European settlement in Missouri. Early French Canadian settlers were drawn here by the rich agricultural land known as Le Grand Champ (the B...

0 mi from route Free
View on nps.gov
Gateway Arch National Park

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...

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $19 near mile 64.5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.69 one way

$23.39 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $12.84 $25.68
premium $4.89 $14.39 $28.79
diesel $5.61 $16.51 $33.03

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: 26.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.4 0 $7.85 $3.59
Efficient EV 18.7 0 $6.54 $2.99
EV Truck/SUV 29.9 0 $10.47 $4.79

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Sainte Genevieve, MO

Late night in Sainte Genevieve on Saturday

Local time

12:26 AM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Castle Point, MO

Late night in Castle Point on Saturday

Local time

12:26 AM

CDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

57°F

Arnold, MO

37 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 Sainte Genevieve, MO to Castle Point, MO covers 74.8 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 I 55, Rosa Parks Highway, US 61. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 37.4 miles from Sainte Genevieve, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.69 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 74.8 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.1 miles (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 63 miles (I 44 / Third Street Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

The route from Sainte Genevieve, MO to Castle Point, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park and Gateway Arch National Park.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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