Origin
Sedalia, MO
Late night in Sedalia on Wednesday
Local time
5:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sedalia, MO to Castle Point, MO
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 56m
Distance
185 mi
298 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 46m
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6 AM
2h 57m
8 AM
3h 19m
10 AM
3h 5m
12 PM
3h 2m
3 PM
3h 6m
5 PM
3h 18m
8 PM
2h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sedalia, MO
Valeria Boltneva
Castle Point, MO
Gergely Meszárcsek
Trip Overview
The drive from Sedalia, MO to Castle Point, MO covers 185 miles and takes about 2h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MO 765, I 70 East, U for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.92 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
92.5 miles from Sedalia, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 28m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 2h 56m drive with frequent turns across 185 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.
MO 765 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Sedalia, MO to Castle Point, MO is easy. At 2h 56m 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 Sedalia, MO to Castle Point, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MO 765 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 70 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| U | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dwight D | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway Patrol Sgt | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sheriff Roger I | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 270 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 270 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
MO 765
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sedalia, MO and Castle Point, MO.
1
Start on South Ohio Avenue
1.5 mi
·
4 min
·
South Ohio Avenue
2
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
3
Continue on MO 765
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
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MO 765
4
Merge slight left
16 mi
·
18 min
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
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I 70 East: Saint Louis
6
Merge slight left onto U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
23 mi
·
24 min
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U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
7
Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
22 mi
·
24 min
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U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
8
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
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Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
9
Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
10
Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
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Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
11
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
103 mi
·
2 hr 2 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
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I 270: Chicago, Memphis
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
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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
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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
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AC: New Halls Ferry Road, Old Halls Ferry Road
18
Turn straight onto Pershall Road
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
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Pershall Road
19
Turn right onto New Halls Ferry Road
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
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New Halls Ferry Road
20
Continue on Halls Ferry Road
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
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Halls Ferry Road
21
Turn left onto Hudson Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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Hudson Drive
22
Turn right onto Edgefield Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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Edgefield Drive
23
Turn left onto Duchess Drive
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
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Duchess Drive
24
Turn left onto Lord Drive
285 ft
·
13 sec
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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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 92.5 miles from Sedalia, MO, or about 1h 28m 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 80 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 92.5 miles or 1h 28m 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 24m
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 Sedalia, MO so your first major turns are already loaded.
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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 Sedalia, MO
This is one driving day of about 185 miles and 2h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Sedalia, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 92.5 mi from Sedalia, MO · 1h 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
93 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 92.5 miles from Sedalia, 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
$28.92 one way
$57.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
65 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $31.76 | $63.51 |
| premium | $4.89 | $35.60 | $71.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $40.85 | $81.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.5 | 0 | $19.42 | $8.88 |
| Efficient EV | 46.3 | 0 | $16.19 | $7.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 74 | 0 | $25.90 | $11.84 |
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 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.
Destination
Castle Point, MO
Late night in Castle Point on Wednesday
Local time
5:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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 56m 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 Sedalia, MO to Castle Point, MO covers 185 miles and takes about 2h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MO 765, I 70 East, U. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 92.5 miles from Sedalia, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.92 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.
The drive from Sedalia, MO to Castle Point, MO is easy. At 2h 56m 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 Sedalia, MO to Castle Point, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Sedalia, MO to Castle Point, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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