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

The driving distance from Branson, MO to Castle Point, MO is about 262.8 miles (422.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 218.4 miles (351.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 55m 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
262.8 mi
03h 57m
Flight
218.41 mi
351.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
218.41 mi
Kilometers
351.49 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
262.8 mi
Kilometers
422.94 km
Drive Time
03h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Castle Point
Fri, Apr 24, 1:50 AM CDT
Return by in Branson
Fri, Apr 24, 5:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Branson
2026-04-23T21:52
Arrive Castle Point
Fri, Apr 24, 1:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 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
9:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Branson
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
Saint Robert
MO

City in Pulaski County, Missouri, United States

From Branson
128.2 mi
01h 58m
To Castle Point
134.6 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Branson and Castle Point.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Business 65

    52 m · 6 sec · South Business 65

  3. 3

    Continue on Veterans Boulevard

    1889 ft · 46 sec · Veterans Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Veterans Boulevard

    46 m · 4 sec · Veterans Boulevard

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Branson Landing Boulevard

    88 m · 8 sec · Branson Landing Boulevard

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Branson Landing Boulevard

    2409 ft · 58 sec · Branson Landing Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward US 65 North: Springfield

    1192 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    7.7 mi · 9 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on US Highway 65

    12 mi · 14 min · US Highway 65

  10. 10

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    10.9 mi · 13 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Schoolcraft Freeway

    10.7 mi · 13 min · Schoolcraft Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Saint Louis

    3203 ft · 55 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    197.7 mi · 3 hr 35 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

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

  15. 15

    Continue on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

    1 km · 48 sec · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Jamieson Avenue

    651 ft · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Jamieson Avenue

    69 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Jamieson Avenue

    1486 ft · 47 sec · Jamieson Avenue

  19. 19

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

    1198 ft · 38 sec · Arsenal Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto McCausland Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · McCausland Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on South Skinker Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 5 min · South Skinker Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on Kienlen Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Kienlen Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Jennings Station Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Jennings Station Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Halls Ferry Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Halls Ferry Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Chambers Road

    2011 ft · 39 sec · Chambers Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Lord Drive

    2556 ft · 2 min · Lord Drive

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lord Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Branson 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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 East
198 mi · 75%
American Legion Memorial Highway
18.6 mi · 7%
US Highway 65
12 mi · 5%
Schoolcraft Freeway
10.7 mi · 4%
Jennings Station Road
3.28 mi · 1%
South Skinker Boulevard
2.81 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 44 East

Merge slight left

198 mi · 03h 35m

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 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.4 mi
218.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Robert
01h 58m from Branson
Leave By
9:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Branson and Mostly Sunny near Castle Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Branson to Castle Point?

The road trip is about 262.8 miles (422.9 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?

Saint Robert is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.2 miles from Branson and 134.6 miles from Castle Point.

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

The direct path is about 218.4 miles (351.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.4 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 9:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.96 one way or $69.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Branson and Mostly Sunny near Castle Point.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Robert

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

84 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

117 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Branson and Castle Point. Straight-line distance: 218.41 mi (351.49 km).

Branson

#1 Branson

Town in Taney County, Missouri, USA

Population11,687
Coordinates36.6436700, -93.2185100
Altitude237
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: (-93.218509, 36.643699)
End: Count Drive (-90.248701, 38.758102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 423 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.27 gal
35.1 L · about $34.96
Round trip
$69.91
18.54 gal · 70.2 L
Estimated CO2
82.4 kg one way
Round trip: 164.8 kg / 363 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.96 $69.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.43 $78.85
Premium $4.65 $43.14 $86.29
Diesel $5.30 $49.17 $98.34

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 · Apr 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Branson and Castle Point. The current time is 21:52:28.

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.