How far is Bethany, MO from Castle Point, MO?
The driving distance from Bethany, MO to Castle Point, MO is about 201 miles (323.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.6 miles (239.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 31m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethany and Castle Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethany and Castle Point.
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Start on County Road 102
1.3 km · 3 min · County Road 102
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Turn right
3 mi · 7 min
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Turn right
6.7 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto North Walnut Street
10.5 mi · 16 min · North Walnut Street
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Take the ramp slight right
16.1 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Saint Louis
1793 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
27.4 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight left
101.5 mi · 1 hr 49 min
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Continue on Rosa Parks Highway
14 mi · 18 min · Rosa Parks Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Third Street Expressway
2 mi · 3 min · Third Street Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Andy Gammon Memorial Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Andy Gammon Memorial Highway
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Continue on Mark Twain Expressway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Mark Twain Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward West Florissant Avenue
1121 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto West Florissant Avenue
1.9 mi · 4 min · West Florissant Avenue
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Turn right onto Riverview Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Riverview Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Halls Ferry Circle
154 m · 10 sec · Halls Ferry Road
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Exit the rotary onto Halls Ferry Road
2 mi · 3 min · Halls Ferry Road
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Turn right onto Chambers Road
2011 ft · 39 sec · Chambers Road
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Turn left onto Lord Drive
2556 ft · 2 min · Lord Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lord Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethany and Castle Point.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 55 North
Keep slight left
102 mi · 01h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Bethany and Sunny near Castle Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bethany to Castle Point?
The road trip is about 201 miles (323.4 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?
Longtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.7 miles from Bethany and 101.2 miles from Castle Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.6 miles (239.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.4 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 10:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.74 one way or $53.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Bethany and Sunny near Castle Point.
Stop Ideas Near Longtown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Longtown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethany and Castle Point. Straight-line distance: 148.63 mi (239.19 km).
#1 Bethany
City in Missouri, United States
| Population | 3,049 |
| Coordinates | 36.6117200, -90.0692600 |
| Altitude | 135 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Castle Point
A census-designated place in Jefferson County, Missouri.
| Population | 90,070 |
| Coordinates | 38.7581100, -90.2481700 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
End: Count Drive (-90.248701, 38.758102)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 323 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $26.74 | $53.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.15 | $60.31 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.00 | $65.99 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $37.61 | $75.21 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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