Origin
Wildwood, MO
Night in Wildwood on Friday
Local time
9:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
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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
45m
Distance
35.1 mi
57 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
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 35.1 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Manchester Road, Pond Road, Clarkson Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 35.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 45m drive with frequent turns across 35.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Manchester Road 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 Wildwood, MO to Castle Point, MO is easy. At 45m 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 Wildwood, MO to Castle Point, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester Road | — | — |
| Pond Road | — | — |
| Clarkson Road | — | — |
| I 64 East | — | — |
| Avenue of the Saints | — | — |
| Daniel Boone Expressway | — | — |
| I 170 North | — | — |
| Inner Belt Expressway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Manchester Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wildwood, MO and Castle Point, MO.
1
Start on the route
131 ft
·
10 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right
79 ft
·
6 sec
3
Turn right
115 ft
·
14 sec
4
Turn left onto Manchester Road
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Manchester Road
5
Turn left onto Pond Road
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Pond Road
6
Turn right
3.9 mi
·
6 min
7
Turn left onto Clarkson Road
4.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Clarkson Road
8
Take the ramp slight right toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: St Louis
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: St Louis
9
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
8.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Avenue of the Saints
10
Continue on Daniel Boone Expressway
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Daniel Boone Expressway
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 170 North
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
I 170 North
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 170 North
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 170 North
13
Continue on Inner Belt Expressway
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Inner Belt Expressway
14
Take the exit slight right toward Airport Road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Airport Road
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 your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.6 mi from Wildwood, MO · 22m 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 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.6 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
$5.49 one way
$10.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.03 | $12.05 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.75 | $13.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.75 | $15.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.3 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 | 10.5 | 0 | $3.69 | $1.68 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.07 | $1.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14 | 0 | $4.91 | $2.25 |
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
9:57 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
45m 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 35.1 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Manchester Road, Pond Road, Clarkson Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.6 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 $5.49 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.
The drive from Wildwood, MO to Castle Point, MO is easy. At 45m 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 Wildwood, MO to Castle Point, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Wildwood, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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