How far is Bowling Green, MO from Castle Point, MO?

The driving distance from Bowling Green, MO to Castle Point, MO is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.9 miles (104.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
81.18 mi
01h 22m
Flight
64.88 mi
104.41 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.88 mi
Kilometers
104.41 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.18 mi
Kilometers
130.65 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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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 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Castle Point
Tue, May 12, 9:59 PM CDT
Return by in Bowling Green
Tue, May 12, 11:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bowling Green
2026-05-12T20:36
Arrive Castle Point
Tue, May 12, 9:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bowling Green
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Foristell
MO

City in Saint Charles County, Missouri, United States

From Bowling Green
40.2 mi
00h 41m
To Castle Point
40.9 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bowling Green and Castle Point.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bowling Green and Castle Point.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    13 m · 7 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Court Street

    3061 ft · 1 min · South Court Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    77 m · 4 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    1 km · 57 sec

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    93 m · 5 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    942 ft · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1065 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    44.7 mi · 53 min · Avenue of the Saints

  9. 9

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

    2705 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    21.2 mi · 26 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  11. 11

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

    872 ft · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    2556 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    1270 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    988 ft · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

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

    1556 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Pershall Road

    1677 ft · 48 sec · Pershall Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto New Halls Ferry Road

    3172 ft · 58 sec · New Halls Ferry Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Halls Ferry Road

    1766 ft · 35 sec · Halls Ferry Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Hudson Drive

    1352 ft · 1 min · Hudson Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Edgefield Drive

    1370 ft · 1 min · Edgefield Drive

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Duchess Drive

    1166 ft · 57 sec · Duchess Drive

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Lord Drive

    87 m · 13 sec · Lord Drive

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lord Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bowling Green and Castle Point.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
44.7 mi · 55%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
21.2 mi · 26%
I 270 North
9.88 mi · 12%
South Court Street
1.71 mi · 2%
New Halls Ferry Road
0.6 mi · 1%
I 70 East
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

44.7 mi · 00h 53m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
64.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Foristell
00h 41m from Bowling Green
Leave By
3:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bowling Green 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 Bowling Green to Castle Point?

The road trip is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km) and usually takes 01h 22m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Foristell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.2 miles from Bowling Green and 40.9 miles from Castle Point.

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

The direct path is about 64.9 miles (104.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.79 one way or $21.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bowling Green and Sunny near Castle Point.

Stop Ideas Near Foristell

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 Foristell and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 10.6 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 14.5 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
City of O'Fallon
Meeting point 11.7 mi away

City of O'Fallon

O'Fallon , MO
100 N Main St, O'Fallon, MO 63366
Rating 3.3/5 22 reviews City Hall,Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Washington

29 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Hermann

43 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Kirkwood

54 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

68 mi away
551 South 16th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bowling Green and Castle Point. Straight-line distance: 64.88 mi (104.41 km).

Bowling Green

#1 Bowling Green

City in Missouri

Population4,759
Coordinates39.3419900, -91.1951400
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: West Main Street (-91.19514, 39.341984)
End: Count Drive (-90.248673, 38.758114)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.86 gal
10.84 L · about $10.79
Round trip
$21.57
5.72 gal · 21.68 L
Estimated CO2
25.4 kg one way
Round trip: 50.8 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.79 $21.57
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.16 $24.33
Premium $4.65 $13.31 $26.62
Diesel $5.30 $15.17 $30.34

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Bowling Green and Castle Point. The current time is 20:36:56.

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.