The drive from Webb City, MO to Castle Point, MO covers 289.9 miles and takes about 5h 29m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Congressman Gene Taylor Highway, Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway, Governor Warren E Hearnes Memorial Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 261.5 miles on Congressman Gene Taylor Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $45.32 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
145 miles from Webb City, MO
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 40m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 29m. Total distance: 289.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 29m drive with frequent turns across 289.9 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.
Congressman Gene Taylor Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 261.5 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 0.7 miles in near I 49 Business; MO 171.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 289.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (I 49 Business; MO 171): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.1 miles (I 44; I 49; US 71 / Congressman Gene Taylor Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.7 mi into trip|~1m in|I 49 Business; MO 171
Enter roundabout onto I 49 Business; MO 171
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
5.3 mi into trip|~6m in
Take the exit toward MO 66, I 44 Business
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MO 66, I 44 Business
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9.1 mi into trip|~12m in|I 44; I 49; US 71 / Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
Merge onto I 44; I 49; US 71 / Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
277.5 mi into trip|~5h 5m in
Take the exit toward Jamieson Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 284
Toward Jamieson Avenue
6
277.6 mi into trip|~5h 6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Jamieson Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Jamieson Avenue
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
261.5 mi
4h 44m
Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
3.5 mi
4m
Governor Warren E Hearnes Memorial Highway
3.4 mi
3m
Jennings Station Road
3.3 mi
6m
South Skinker Boulevard
2.8 mi
5m
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.7 mi
3m
East 7th Street
2 mi
3m
Halls Ferry Road
1.6 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
— 261.5 mi, about 4h 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Webb City, MO and Castle Point, MO.
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Start on MO D
0.4 mi·38 sec·North Main Street
2
Turn left onto I 49 Business; MO 171
0.3 mi·39 sec·East MacArthur Drive
3
Enter roundabout onto I 49 Business; MO 171
234 ft·3 sec·I 49 Business; MO 171
4
Continue on I 49 Business; MO 171
0.6 mi·37 sec·I 49 Business; MO 171
5
Take the exit
0.6 mi·41 sec
Toward MO 249 South: Joplin
6
Merge onto MO 249
3.4 mi·3 min·Governor Warren E Hearnes Memorial Highway
Toward MO 249 South: Joplin
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward MO 66, I 44 Business
8
Turn left onto I 44 Business; MO 66
2.0 mi·3 min·East 7th Street
9
Continue on I 44 Business; MO 66
0.9 mi·1 min·Cimarron Road
10
Take the ramp onto I 44 Business
0.6 mi·1 min·I 44 Business
Toward I 44 East, I 49 North, US 71 North: Springfield, Kansas City
11
Merge onto I 44; I 49; US 71
262 mi·4 hr 44 min·Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 44; US 50
3.5 mi·4 min·Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 44
2.7 mi·3 min·Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
14
Continue on I 44
0.6 mi·47 sec·Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
15
Take the exit
0.1 mi·13 sec
Exit 284Toward Jamieson AvenueUse the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork
227 ft·6 sec
Toward Jamieson Avenue
17
Turn left onto Jamieson Avenue
0.3 mi·46 sec·Jamieson Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
18
At end of road, turn left onto Arsenal Street
0.2 mi·37 sec·Arsenal Street
19
Turn right onto McCausland Avenue
1.6 mi·2 min·McCausland Avenue
20
Continue on South Skinker Boulevard
2.8 mi·5 min·South Skinker Boulevard
Use the left lane.
21
Continue on Kienlen Avenue
1.6 mi·2 min·Kienlen Avenue
22
Continue on Jennings Station Road
3.3 mi·6 min·Jennings Station Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
23
Turn left onto Halls Ferry Road
1.6 mi·2 min·Halls Ferry Road
Use the left lane.
24
Turn right onto Chambers Road
0.4 mi·38 sec·Chambers Road
25
Turn left onto Lord Drive
0.5 mi·1 min·Lord Drive
26
Arrive at destination
Lord Drive
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 145 miles from Webb City, MO, or about 2h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 261.5 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 64 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 145 miles or 2h 40m 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 21m
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 Webb City, 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 Webb City, MO
This is one driving day of about 289.9 miles and 5h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 miles from Webb City, 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.
The longest stretch is on Congressman Gene Taylor Highway for about 261.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 145 mi from Webb City, MO
· 2h 40m into the drive
The midpoint is around 145 miles from Webb City, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before Congressman Gene Taylor Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 261.5 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
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.
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...
6 mi from route
~16 min detour
$19
near mile 279.9
The young child known as the "Plant Doctor" tended his secret garden while observing the day-to-day operations of a 19th century farm. Nature and nurture ultimately influenced George on his quest for...
Wilson's Creek was the first major Civil War battle fought west of the Mississippi River, and where the first Union general was killed in action. The costly Southern victory on August 10, 1861, focuse...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$45.32 one way
$90.65 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg101 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$49.76
$99.52
premium
$4.89
$55.79
$111.58
diesel
$5.61
$64.01
$128.01
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 101.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
6 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: good
Dynamic EVC Charging Station
Republic, Missouri
Other
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Springfield, Missouri
Tesla
1 DCFC
Mercedes-Benz Charging Station
Springfield, Missouri
Other
1 DCFC
Flying J EV Charging Station
Springfield, Missouri
Other
1 DCFC
Electrify America Charging Station
Lebanon, Missouri
Electrify America
1 DCFC
Tesla Destination Charger
Springfield, Missouri
Tesla Destination
1 DCFC
Other: 3
Tesla: 1
Electrify America: 1
Tesla Destination: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
87
1
$30.44
$13.92
Efficient EV
72.5
0
$25.37
$11.60
EV Truck/SUV
116
1
$40.59
$18.55
Gas CO2
101 kg
EV CO2
34 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Webb City, MO
Late night
in Webb City on Saturday
Local time
4:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Castle Point, MO
Late night
in Castle Point on Saturday
Local time
4:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Washington, MO
145 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
1 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 29m 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 Webb City, MO to Castle Point, MO covers 289.9 miles and takes about 5h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Congressman Gene Taylor Highway, Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway, Governor Warren E Hearnes Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 145 miles from Webb City, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $45.32 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 demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 289.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (I 49 Business; MO 171): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.1 miles (I 44; I 49; US 71 / Congressman Gene Taylor Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Webb City, MO to Castle Point, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
