How far is Bethany, MO from Castle Point, MO?

The driving distance from Bethany, MO to Castle Point, MO is about 287.9 miles (463.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 226.9 miles (365.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
287.91 mi
04h 55m
Flight
226.88 mi
365.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
226.88 mi
Kilometers
365.13 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
287.91 mi
Kilometers
463.34 km
Drive Time
04h 55m

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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 04h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Castle Point
Sun, Nov 8, 9:59 AM CST
Return by in Bethany
Sun, Nov 8, 2:54 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bethany
2026-11-08T05:04
Arrive Castle Point
Sun, Nov 8, 9:59 AM CST
Route Timing
04h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM CST

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

Leave by
7:10 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bethany
9:00 PM CST
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
Shelbina
MO

City in Shelby County, Missouri

From Bethany
152 mi
02h 27m
To Castle Point
135.9 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 mph WNW
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM CST
Wind
5 to 9 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    48 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto South 25th Street

    1129 ft · 24 sec · South 25th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Miller Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Miller Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    973 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    37.6 mi · 40 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36, I 35 Business: Cameron, Hamilton

    1135 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    154.7 mi · 2 hr 59 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Veterans Road

    1167 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Veterans Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Veterans Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 422

    85 m · 7 sec · County Road 422

  11. 11

    Continue on Paris Gravel Road

    2539 ft · 1 min · Paris Gravel Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right

    37 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    73.7 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Avenue of the Saints

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward I 70 East: Saint Louis

    2705 ft · 51 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    21.2 mi · 26 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis

    872 ft · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    2556 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    1270 ft · 18 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    988 ft · 14 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 11 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward AC: New Halls Ferry Road, Old Halls Ferry Road

    1556 ft · 38 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Pershall Road

    1677 ft · 48 sec · Pershall Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto New Halls Ferry Road

    3172 ft · 58 sec · New Halls Ferry Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Halls Ferry Road

    1766 ft · 35 sec · Halls Ferry Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Hudson Drive

    1352 ft · 1 min · Hudson Drive

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Edgefield Drive

    1370 ft · 1 min · Edgefield Drive

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Duchess Drive

    1166 ft · 57 sec · Duchess Drive

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Lord Drive

    87 m · 13 sec · Lord Drive

  29. 29

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
73.7 mi · 26%
Miller Street
38.5 mi · 13%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
21.2 mi · 7%
I 270 North
9.88 mi · 3%
Veterans Road
2.33 mi · 1%
New Halls Ferry Road
0.6 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

155 mi · 02h 59m

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
04h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61 mi
226.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shelbina
02h 27m from Bethany
Leave By
7:10 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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 287.9 miles (463.3 km) and usually takes 04h 55m 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?

Shelbina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152 miles from Bethany and 135.9 miles from Castle Point.

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

The direct path is about 226.9 miles (365.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 61 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.03 one way or $76.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bethany and Sunny near Castle Point.

Stop Ideas Near Shelbina

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Shelbina, 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 Shelbina.

RAIL

La Plata

53 mi away
535 N. Owensby St.
RAIL

Quincy

65 mi away
North 30th St. and Wisman Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bethany and Castle Point. Straight-line distance: 226.88 mi (365.13 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Bethany

Bethany is a place in Missouri, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.2683300, -94.0282900
Altitude272
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: (-94.028161, 40.268584)
End: Count Drive (-90.248701, 38.758102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 463 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.16 gal
38.46 L · about $38.03
Round trip
$76.06
20.32 gal · 76.92 L
Estimated CO2
90.3 kg one way
Round trip: 180.6 kg / 398 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.74 $38.03 $76.06
Mid-grade $4.13 $41.93 $83.86
Premium $4.50 $45.68 $91.36
Diesel $5.97 $60.67 $121.33

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Bethany and Castle Point. The current time is 05:04:02.

Distance to Other Cities

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