Origin
Wildwood, MO
Night in Wildwood on Friday
Local time
11:28 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wildwood, MO to Castle Point, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
35.7 mi
58 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wildwood, MO
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Castle Point, MO
Gergely Meszárcsek
Trip Overview
The drive from Wildwood, MO to Castle Point, MO covers 35.7 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Inner Belt Expressway, Avenue of the Saints, Clarkson Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.7 miles on Inner Belt Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.58 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 35.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Wildwood, MO to Castle Point, MO covers 35.7 miles and takes about 53m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Inner Belt Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 8.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.7 miles in near MO 340 / Clarkson Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 35.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.7 miles (MO 340 / Clarkson Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles (I 64; US 40; US 61 / Avenue of the Saints): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
4.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
MO 340 / Clarkson Road
Turn left onto MO 340 / Clarkson Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
9.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
I 64; US 40; US 61 / Avenue of the Saints
Merge onto I 64; US 40; US 61 / Avenue of the Saints
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
20.6 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward I 170 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 31B-A
Toward I 170 North
8
20.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 170 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 31A
Toward I 170 North
7
30.1 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward Airport Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 9A
Toward Airport Road
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Inner Belt Expressway | 8.7 mi | 10m |
| Avenue of the Saints | 8 mi | 9m |
| Clarkson Road | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| MO 100 | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Daniel Boone Expressway | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Chambers Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Airport Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Lord Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Inner Belt Expressway
— 8.7 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wildwood, MO and Castle Point, MO.
1
Start on this road
130 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
77 ft
·
5 sec
3
Turn right
114 ft
·
13 sec
4
Turn left onto Manchester Road
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Manchester Road
5
Turn left onto Pond Road
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Pond Road
6
Turn right onto MO 100
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
MO 100
7
Turn left onto MO 340
4.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Clarkson Road
Use the left lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: St Louis
9
Merge onto I 64; US 40; US 61
8.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on I 64; US 40
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Daniel Boone Expressway
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
Exit 31B-A
Toward I 170 North
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 31A
Toward I 170 North
Use the slight right lane.
13
Continue on I 170
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Inner Belt Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 9A
Toward Airport Road
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn right onto Airport Road
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Airport Road
16
Continue on Hereford Avenue
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Hereford Avenue
17
Continue on Chambers Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Chambers Road
18
Turn left onto Lord Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lord Drive
19
Arrive at destination
Lord Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.9 mi from Wildwood, MO · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.9 miles from Wildwood, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Castle Point, MO
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Castle Point, MO if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.58 one way
$11.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.13 | $12.26 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.87 | $13.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.88 | $15.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.71 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.00 | $2.28 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Night in Castle Point on Friday
Local time
11:28 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
3 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
53m 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 Wildwood, MO to Castle Point, MO covers 35.7 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Inner Belt Expressway, Avenue of the Saints, Clarkson Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.9 miles from Wildwood, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.58 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 is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 35.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.7 miles (MO 340 / Clarkson Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles (I 64; US 40; US 61 / Avenue of the Saints): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Wildwood, MO to Castle Point, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway Arch National Park.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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