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Trip from Versailles, MO to Castle Point, MO

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 49m

Distance

168.7 mi

271 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 38m ★
6 AM
2h 49m
8 AM
3h 11m
10 AM
2h 57m
12 PM
2h 55m
3 PM
2h 58m
5 PM
3h 10m
8 PM
2h 43m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Castle Point, MO, MO

Castle Point, MO

Gergely Meszárcsek

Trip Overview

The drive from Versailles, MO to Castle Point, MO covers 168.7 miles and takes about 2h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Newton Street, Southwest Boulevard, US 54 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.37 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

84.3 miles from Versailles, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 49m. Total distance: 168.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 49m drive with frequent turns across 168.7 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.
East Newton 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Versailles, MO to Castle Point, MO is easy. At 2h 49m 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 Versailles, MO to Castle Point, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Newton Street
Southwest Boulevard
US 54 East
C
I 70 East
Dwight D
I 270
I 270 North

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: East Newton Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South Fisher Street

62 ft · 7 sec · South Fisher Street
2

Turn left onto East Newton Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Newton Street
3

Keep slight right

3.4 mi · 4 min
4

Turn left

13 mi · 17 min
5

Turn right

13 ft · 1 sec
6

Turn left

98 ft · 2 sec
7

Turn straight

22 mi · 29 min
8

Turn right onto Southwest Boulevard

0.2 mi · 42 sec · Southwest Boulevard
9

Take the ramp left toward US 54 East: Fulton

0.1 mi · 18 sec · US 54 East: Fulton
10

Merge slight left onto C. F. “Red” Whaley Expressway

32 mi · 35 min · C. F. “Red” Whaley Expressway
11

Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis

0.2 mi · 15 sec · I 70 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis
12

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

84 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
13

Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis

0.2 mi · 12 sec · I 270: Chicago, Memphis
14

Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

0.5 mi · 36 sec · I 270 North: Chicago
15

Continue on I 270 North: Chicago

0.2 mi · 18 sec · I 270 North: Chicago
16

Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

0.2 mi · 14 sec · I 270 North: Chicago
17

Merge slight left

9.0 mi · 11 min
18

Take the exit slight right toward AC: New Halls Ferry Road, Old Halls Ferry Road

0.3 mi · 38 sec · 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 New Halls Ferry Road

0.6 mi · 58 sec · New Halls Ferry Road
21

Continue on Halls Ferry Road

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 · 57 sec · Duchess Drive
25

Turn left onto Lord Drive

285 ft · 13 sec · Lord Drive
26

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 84.3 miles from Versailles, MO, or about 1h 24m 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 37 miles or 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 84.3 miles or 1h 24m 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 18m

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 Versailles, 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 Versailles, MO

This is one driving day of about 168.7 miles and 2h 49m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Versailles, 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 84.3 mi from Versailles, MO · 1h 24m into the drive

Downtown Montgomery City, MO, MO

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Montgomery City, MO

84 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

Jefferson City, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Montgomery City, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 84.3 miles from Versailles, 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

$26.37 one way

$52.75 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 59 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $28.96 $57.92
premium $4.89 $32.46 $64.93
diesel $5.61 $37.25 $74.49

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 59 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 50.6 0 $17.71 $8.10
Efficient EV 42.2 0 $14.76 $6.75
EV Truck/SUV 67.5 0 $23.62 $10.80

Gas CO2

59 kg

EV CO2

20 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Versailles, MO

Late night in Versailles on Friday

Local time

3:57 AM

CDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Castle Point, MO

Late night in Castle Point on Friday

Local time

3:57 AM

CDT

Current temp

58°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 49m 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 Versailles, MO to Castle Point, MO covers 168.7 miles and takes about 2h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are East Newton Street, Southwest Boulevard, US 54 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 84.3 miles from Versailles, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.37 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 Versailles, MO to Castle Point, MO is easy. At 2h 49m 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 Versailles, MO to Castle Point, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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

How this page is built

Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.

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