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

The driving distance from Canton, MO to Castle Point, MO is about 146.3 miles (235.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.5 miles (187.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m 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
146.35 mi
02h 29m
Flight
116.5 mi
187.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.5 mi
Kilometers
187.49 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.35 mi
Kilometers
235.53 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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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 02h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Castle Point
Fri, May 1, 11:23 PM CDT
Return by in Canton
Sat, May 2, 1:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Canton
2026-05-01T20:54
Arrive Castle Point
Fri, May 1, 11:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Canton
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
Eolia
MO

Village in Pike County, Missouri, United States

From Canton
73.1 mi
01h 14m
To Castle Point
73.3 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph N
Destination
62°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Street

    12 m · 4 sec · Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    1689 ft · 39 sec · South 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto White Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · White Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1030 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    27.2 mi · 32 min · Avenue of the Saints

  6. 6

    Continue on Avenue of the Saints

    3.9 mi · 5 min · Avenue of the Saints

  7. 7

    Turn right

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Veterans Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Veterans Road

  9. 9

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

    85 m · 7 sec · County Road 422

  10. 10

    Continue on Paris Gravel Road

    2539 ft · 1 min · Paris Gravel Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    37 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

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

  13. 13

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

    2705 ft · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    21.2 mi · 26 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

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

    872 ft · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    2556 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    1270 ft · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    988 ft · 14 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 11 min

  20. 20

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

    1556 ft · 38 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Pershall Road

    1677 ft · 48 sec · Pershall Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto New Halls Ferry Road

    3172 ft · 58 sec · New Halls Ferry Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Halls Ferry Road

    1766 ft · 35 sec · Halls Ferry Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Hudson Drive

    1352 ft · 1 min · Hudson Drive

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Edgefield Drive

    1370 ft · 1 min · Edgefield Drive

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Duchess Drive

    1166 ft · 57 sec · Duchess Drive

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Lord Drive

    87 m · 13 sec · Lord Drive

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lord Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Canton 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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
105 mi · 72%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
21.2 mi · 15%
I 270 North
9.88 mi · 7%
Veterans Road
3.19 mi · 2%
White Street
1.4 mi · 1%
New Halls Ferry Road
0.6 mi
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

73.7 mi · 01h 27m

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
02h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.8 mi
116.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eolia
01h 14m from Canton
Leave By
1:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Canton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then 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 Canton to Castle Point?

The road trip is about 146.3 miles (235.5 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?

Eolia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.1 miles from Canton and 73.3 miles from Castle Point.

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

The direct path is about 116.5 miles (187.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 1:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.46 one way or $38.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Canton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Castle Point.

Stop Ideas Near Eolia

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

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

RAIL

Hermann

69 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

75 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Alton

84 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Quincy

86 mi away
North 30th St. and Wisman Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Canton and Castle Point. Straight-line distance: 116.5 mi (187.49 km).

Canton

#1 Canton

City in Lewis County, Missouri, United States

Population2,314
Coordinates40.1295000, -91.5185200
Altitude182
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 (-91.518515, 40.129414)
End: Count Drive (-90.248701, 38.758102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.16 gal
19.55 L · about $19.46
Round trip
$38.92
10.32 gal · 39.1 L
Estimated CO2
45.9 kg one way
Round trip: 91.7 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.46 $38.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.95 $43.89
Premium $4.65 $24.01 $48.03
Diesel $5.30 $27.37 $54.74

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Canton and Castle Point. The current time is 20:54:16.

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.