Origin
Tarkio, MO
Morning in Tarkio on Monday
Local time
10:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tarkio, MO to Castle Point, MO
Drive Time
5h 56m
Distance
364.4 mi
587 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$55
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 43m
★
6 AM
5h 56m
8 AM
6h 22m
10 AM
6h 5m
12 PM
6h 3m
3 PM
6h 7m
5 PM
6h 21m
8 PM
5h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Castle Point, MO
Gergely Meszárcsek
Trip Overview
The drive from Tarkio, MO to Castle Point, MO covers 364.4 miles and takes about 5h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South 3rd Street, Walnut Street, South 10th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $55.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
182.2 miles from Tarkio, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 58m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 56m drive with frequent turns across 364.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South 3rd Street 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 56m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tarkio, MO to Castle Point, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South 3rd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Walnut Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South 10th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 29 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 435 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 70 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 70 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South 3rd Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tarkio, MO and Castle Point, MO.
1
Start on Main Street
157 ft
·
12 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto South 3rd Street
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
South 3rd Street
3
Turn right onto Walnut Street
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Walnut Street
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto South 10th Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South 10th Street
5
Turn left
5.8 mi
·
8 min
6
Turn left onto East Main Street
12 mi
·
17 min
·
East Main Street
7
Take the ramp right toward I 29 South: Saint Joseph
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
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I 29 South: Saint Joseph
8
Merge slight right
75 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
9
Merge slight right
2.2 mi
·
2 min
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 435 East: Saint Louis
28 mi
·
30 min
·
I 435 East: Saint Louis
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 70, US 24 West, US 40: Saint Louis, Kansas City, Sports Complex
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
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I 70, US 24 West, US 40: Saint Louis, Kansas City, Sports Complex
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Saint Louis
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 70 East: Saint Louis
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Saint Louis
469 ft
·
12 sec
·
I 70 East: Saint Louis
14
Merge slight left onto George Brett Super Highway
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
George Brett Super Highway
15
Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
16
Continue on Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
17
Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
18
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
53 mi
·
56 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
19
Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
32 mi
·
34 min
·
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
20
Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
22 mi
·
24 min
·
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
21
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
22
Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
23
Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
24
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
103 mi
·
2 hr 2 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
25
Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
I 270: Chicago, Memphis
26
Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 270 North: Chicago
27
Continue on I 270 North: Chicago
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 270 North: Chicago
28
Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
I 270 North: Chicago
29
Merge slight left
9.0 mi
·
11 min
30
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
31
Turn straight onto Pershall Road
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Pershall Road
32
Turn right onto New Halls Ferry Road
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
New Halls Ferry Road
33
Continue on Halls Ferry Road
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Halls Ferry Road
34
Turn left onto Hudson Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Hudson Drive
35
Turn right onto Edgefield Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Edgefield Drive
36
Turn left onto Duchess Drive
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Duchess Drive
37
Turn left onto Lord Drive
285 ft
·
13 sec
·
Lord Drive
38
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 182.2 miles from Tarkio, MO, or about 2h 58m 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 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 182.2 miles or 2h 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 57m
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 Tarkio, 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 Tarkio, MO
This is one driving day of about 364.4 miles and 5h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Tarkio, 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 182.2 mi from Tarkio, MO · 2h 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
182 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 182.2 miles from Tarkio, 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
$55.35 one way
$110.70 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
128 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $61.02 | $122.03 |
| premium | $4.80 | $68.79 | $137.58 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $80.96 | $161.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$55
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 127.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 109.3 | 1 | $38.26 | $17.49 |
| Efficient EV | 91.1 | 1 | $31.88 | $14.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 145.8 | 1 | $51.02 | $23.32 |
Gas CO2
127 kg
EV CO2
43 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Morning in Castle Point on Monday
Local time
10:46 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
8 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
5h 56m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Tarkio, MO to Castle Point, MO covers 364.4 miles and takes about 5h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South 3rd Street, Walnut Street, South 10th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 182.2 miles from Tarkio, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $55.35 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 56m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Tarkio, MO to Castle Point, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Tarkio, MO to Castle Point, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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