How far is Blue Springs, MO from Castor, MO?

The driving distance from Blue Springs, MO to Castor, MO is about 361.6 miles (582 km), with a travel time of about 07h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 270 miles (434.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
361.66 mi
07h 03m
Flight
270.07 mi
434.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
270.07 mi
Kilometers
434.64 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
361.66 mi
Kilometers
582.04 km
Drive Time
07h 03m

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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 07h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Castor
Mon, Jun 1, 10:56 PM CDT
Return by in Blue Springs
Tue, Jun 2, 5:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blue Springs
2026-06-01T15:53
Arrive Castor
Mon, Jun 1, 10:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:03 PM to 2:33 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blue Springs
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Wright City
MO

City in Missouri USA

From Blue Springs
180.6 mi
03h 31m
To Castor
181.1 mi
03h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph N
Destination
85°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
6 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Blue Springs and Castor.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blue Springs and Castor.

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest 15th Street

    2596 ft · 1 min · Southwest 15th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northwest R D Mize Road

    2573 ft · 1 min · Northwest R D Mize Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2100 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    26 m · 2 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Columbia

    1096 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    48.8 mi · 52 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    32 mi · 34 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    22.4 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    81 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: Chesterfield

    1567 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    25.1 mi · 31 min · Avenue of the Saints

  15. 15

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

    1829 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South: Memphis

    1691 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 14 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55, US 61, US 67: Saint Louis, Memphis, Lemay Ferry Road

    1911 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Memphis

    2031 ft · 44 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Rosa Parks Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

    101 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward MO AB: Cape Girardeau Regional Airport

    954 ft · 20 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on MO AB: Cape Girardeau Regional Airport

    49 m · 4 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Nash Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Nash Road

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MO 25 South: Delta

    58 m · 4 sec

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto MO 25 South: Delta

    15.8 mi · 24 min

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    2094 ft · 37 sec

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  30. 30

    Turn left

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  31. 31

    Turn right onto County Road 640

    1.7 mi · 7 min · County Road 640

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 640

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blue Springs and Castor.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
32 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
132 mi · 36%
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
101 mi · 28%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 15%
Avenue of the Saints
25.1 mi · 7%
MO 25 South
18.9 mi · 5%
I 270 South
11.8 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

101 mi · 01h 48m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 03m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+91.6 mi
270 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wright City
03h 31m from Blue Springs
Leave By
9:54 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Blue Springs and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Castor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blue Springs to Castor?

The road trip is about 361.6 miles (582 km) and usually takes 07h 03m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wright City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 180.6 miles from Blue Springs and 181.1 miles from Castor.

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

The direct path is about 270 miles (434.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 91.6 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.12 one way or $96.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Blue Springs and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Castor.

Stop Ideas Near Wright City

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Wright City and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 14.9 mi away

City Hall Park

Dardenne Prairie , MO
Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368
Rating 4.8/5 294 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 7.5 mi away

Warrenton City Animal Control

Warrenton , MO
314 Coleman, Warrenton, MO 63383
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Animal control service,City government office
Moscow Mills City Hall
Meeting point 9.2 mi away

Moscow Mills City Hall

Moscow Mills , MO
995 Main St, Moscow Mills, MO 63362
Rating 2.1/5 17 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wright City.

RAIL

Washington

30 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Hermann

38 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Kirkwood

60 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

74 mi away
551 South 16th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blue Springs and Castor. Straight-line distance: 270.07 mi (434.64 km).

Blue Springs

#1 Blue Springs

The most populous city in Jackson County, Missouri.

Population56,547
Coordinates39.0169500, -94.2816100
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Castor

#2 Castor

Unincorporated community in Missouri

Population4,951
Coordinates37.0675500, -89.9787100
Altitude107
CountryUnited States
Start: Blue Springs (-94.28161, 39.01695)
End: Castor (-89.97871, 37.06755)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 582 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.76 gal
48.31 L · about $48.12
Round trip
$96.24
25.52 gal · 96.62 L
Estimated CO2
113.4 kg one way
Round trip: 226.8 kg / 500 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $48.12 $96.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $54.27 $108.54
Premium $4.65 $59.39 $118.77
Diesel $5.30 $67.68 $135.36

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Blue Springs and Castor. The current time is 15:53:01.

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.