How far is Ash Grove, MO from Castle Point, MO?

The driving distance from Ash Grove, MO to Castle Point, MO is about 243 miles (391.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 207.2 miles (333.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
243.01 mi
03h 49m
Flight
207.14 mi
333.36 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
207.14 mi
Kilometers
333.36 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
243.01 mi
Kilometers
391.08 km
Drive Time
03h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Castle Point
Sat, Apr 11, 8:50 PM CDT
Return by in Ash Grove
Sun, Apr 12, 12:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ash Grove
2026-04-11T17:00
Arrive Castle Point
Sat, Apr 11, 8:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ash Grove
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Doolittle
MO

City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States

From Ash Grove
118.3 mi
01h 54m
To Castle Point
124.6 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ash Grove and Castle Point.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ash Grove and Castle Point.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    30 m · 10 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Calhoun Avenue

    1055 ft · 31 sec · Calhoun Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Boone Street

    10.2 mi · 14 min · East Boone Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    29 m · 3 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    1 km · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    39 m · 4 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    33 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    1546 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Payne Stewart Highway

    201.3 mi · 3 hr 40 min · Payne Stewart Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

    1 km · 48 sec · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Jamieson Avenue

    651 ft · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Jamieson Avenue

    69 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Jamieson Avenue

    1486 ft · 47 sec · Jamieson Avenue

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Arsenal Street

    1198 ft · 38 sec · Arsenal Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto McCausland Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · McCausland Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on South Skinker Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 5 min · South Skinker Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Kienlen Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Kienlen Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Jennings Station Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Jennings Station Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Halls Ferry Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Halls Ferry Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Chambers Road

    2011 ft · 39 sec · Chambers Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Lord Drive

    2556 ft · 2 min · Lord Drive

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lord Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ash Grove and Castle Point.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Payne Stewart Highway
201 mi · 83%
East Boone Street
16 mi · 7%
Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial H
3.54 mi · 1%
Jennings Station Road
3.28 mi · 1%
South Skinker Boulevard
2.81 mi · 1%
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Payne Stewart Highway

Merge slight left onto Payne Stewart Highway

201 mi · 03h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.8 mi
207.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Doolittle
01h 54m from Ash Grove
Leave By
9:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ash Grove and Chance Rain Showers near Castle Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ash Grove to Castle Point?

The road trip is about 243 miles (391.1 km) and usually takes 03h 49m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Doolittle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.3 miles from Ash Grove and 124.6 miles from Castle Point.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 207.2 miles (333.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.36 one way or $64.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ash Grove and Chance Rain Showers near Castle Point.

Stop Ideas Near Doolittle

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Doolittle, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Doolittle.

RAIL

Jefferson City

75 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

94 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

103 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ash Grove and Castle Point. Straight-line distance: 207.14 mi (333.36 km).

Ash Grove

#1 Ash Grove

City in Missouri

Population1,443
Coordinates37.3153300, -93.5852000
Altitude319
CountryUnited States
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#2 Castle Point

A census-designated place in Jefferson County, Missouri.

Population90,070
Coordinates38.7581100, -90.2481700
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-93.585116, 37.315455)
End: Count Drive (-90.248701, 38.758102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 391 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.58 gal
32.46 L · about $32.36
Round trip
$64.71
17.16 gal · 64.92 L
Estimated CO2
76.3 kg one way
Round trip: 152.5 kg / 336 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.36 $64.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.49 $72.98
Premium $4.65 $39.93 $79.86
Diesel $5.30 $45.51 $91.02

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Missouri · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Ash Grove and Castle Point. The current time is 17:00:16.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.