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

The driving distance from Buckner, MO to Castle Point, MO is about 228.8 miles (368.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 213.8 miles (344.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 14m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
228.8 mi
03h 37m
Flight
213.83 mi
344.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
213.83 mi
Kilometers
344.13 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
228.8 mi
Kilometers
368.22 km
Drive Time
03h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Castle Point
Wed, Apr 22, 11:50 PM CDT
Return by in Buckner
Thu, Apr 23, 3:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buckner
2026-04-22T20:13
Arrive Castle Point
Wed, Apr 22, 11:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 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
9:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Buckner
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
Columbia
MO

The most populous city in the state of Missouri.

From Buckner
113.9 mi
01h 48m
To Castle Point
114.9 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SSW
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Street

    105 m · 19 sec · Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Sibley Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Sibley Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Buckner Tarsney Road

    6.7 mi · 10 min · North Buckner Tarsney Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North Main Street

    2247 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North Main Street

    599 ft · 30 sec · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Columbia, Saint Louis

    1045 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    44.8 mi · 48 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

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

  9. 9

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

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

  10. 10

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

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

  12. 12

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

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

  13. 13

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    103.1 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  14. 14

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

    872 ft · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    2556 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    1270 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    988 ft · 14 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 11 min

  19. 19

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

    1556 ft · 38 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Pershall Road

    1677 ft · 48 sec · Pershall Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto New Halls Ferry Road

    3172 ft · 58 sec · New Halls Ferry Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Halls Ferry Road

    1766 ft · 35 sec · Halls Ferry Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Hudson Drive

    1352 ft · 1 min · Hudson Drive

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Edgefield Drive

    1370 ft · 1 min · Edgefield Drive

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Duchess Drive

    1166 ft · 57 sec · Duchess Drive

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Lord Drive

    87 m · 13 sec · 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 Buckner 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
150 mi · 65%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 24%
I 270 North
9.88 mi · 4%
North Buckner Tarsney Road
6.71 mi · 3%
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.94 mi · 1%
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial High
1.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

103 mi · 02h 03m

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 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
213.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbia
01h 48m from Buckner
Leave By
9:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Buckner 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 Buckner to Castle Point?

The road trip is about 228.8 miles (368.2 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?

Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.9 miles from Buckner and 114.9 miles from Castle Point.

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

The direct path is about 213.8 miles (344.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 9:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.43 one way or $60.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Columbia

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

44 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Sedalia

82 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot
RAIL

Hermann

83 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buckner and Castle Point. Straight-line distance: 213.83 mi (344.13 km).

Buckner

#1 Buckner

City in Jackson County, Missouri, United States

Population3,010
Coordinates39.1325100, -94.1985600
Altitude229
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: Washington Street (-94.1986, 39.132641)
End: Count Drive (-90.248701, 38.758102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 368 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.07 gal
30.56 L · about $30.43
Round trip
$60.86
16.14 gal · 61.12 L
Estimated CO2
71.7 kg one way
Round trip: 143.4 kg / 316 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.43 $60.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.32 $68.64
Premium $4.65 $37.56 $75.12
Diesel $5.30 $42.80 $85.61

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Buckner and Castle Point. The current time is 20:13:07.

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.