Origin
Troy, MO
Evening in Troy on Thursday
Local time
5:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Troy, MO to Castle Point, MO
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
50.5 mi
81 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Troy, MO
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Castle Point, MO
Gergely Meszárcsek
Trip Overview
The drive from Troy, MO to Castle Point, MO covers 50.5 miles and takes about 1h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, Avenue of the Saints, I 270 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.2 miles on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.90 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 50.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 7m drive with frequent turns across 50.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 21.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near East Cherry Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.5 miles you will encounter 18 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 0.2 miles (East Cherry Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 16.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Cherry Street
Enter roundabout onto East Cherry Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
16.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
8
38.2 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 232
Toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
7
38.3 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 270 North: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 270 North: Chicago
8
39 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 270 North: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 270 North: Chicago
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Troy, MO to Castle Point, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Memphis along the way.
Memphis
38.2 mi in
|
~48m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 21.2 mi | 26m |
| Avenue of the Saints | 15.1 mi | 18m |
| I 270 | 9 mi | 11m |
| East Cherry Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| New Halls Ferry Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Halls Ferry Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Pershall Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Edgefield Drive | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
— 21.2 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Troy, MO and Castle Point, MO.
1
Start on this road
97 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn left onto 2nd Street
99 ft
·
6 sec
·
2nd Street
3
Turn right onto East Cherry Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
East Cherry Street
4
Enter roundabout onto East Cherry Street
113 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Cherry Street
5
Continue on East Cherry Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Cherry Street
6
Turn left onto North Lincoln Drive
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Lincoln Drive
7
Turn slight right
208 ft
·
7 sec
8
Turn slight right onto MO 47
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
MO 47
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Toward US 61 South: Saint Louis
10
Merge onto US 61
15 mi
·
18 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
Use the right lane.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
12
Merge onto I 70
21 mi
·
26 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
Exit 232
Toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 270 North: Chicago
Use the slight left lane.
15
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
this road
Exit 232
Toward I 270 North: Chicago
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Toward I 270 North: Chicago
Use the straight lane.
17
Merge onto I 270
9.0 mi
·
11 min
·
I 270
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 30
Toward AC: New Halls Ferry Road, Old Halls Ferry Road
19
Turn straight onto Pershall Road
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Pershall Road
20
Turn right onto MO AC
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
New Halls Ferry Road
21
Continue on MO AC
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Halls Ferry Road
22
Turn left onto Hudson Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Hudson Drive
23
Turn right onto Edgefield Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Edgefield Drive
24
Turn left onto Duchess Drive
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Duchess Drive
25
Turn left onto Lord Drive
284 ft
·
12 sec
·
Lord Drive
26
Arrive at destination
Lord Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.3 mi from Troy, MO · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.3 miles from Troy, 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
$7.90 one way
$15.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.67 | $17.34 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.72 | $19.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.15 | $22.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.30 | $2.42 |
| Efficient EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.42 | $2.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.07 | $3.23 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Evening in Castle Point on Thursday
Local time
5:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
18 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 7m 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 Troy, MO to Castle Point, MO covers 50.5 miles and takes about 1h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, Avenue of the Saints, I 270. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.3 miles from Troy, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.90 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 50.5 miles you will encounter 18 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 0.2 miles (East Cherry Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 16.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Troy, MO to Castle Point, MO, road signs begin pointing toward Memphis along the way.
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