How far is Carl Junction, MO from Castle Point, MO?
The driving distance from Carl Junction, MO to Castle Point, MO is about 304.9 miles (490.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 259.3 miles (417.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Missouri parts of witch are in Camden, Laclede, and Pulaski Counties
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carl Junction and Castle Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carl Junction and Castle Point.
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Start on West Pennell Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Pennell Street
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Turn right
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Demott Drive
40 m · 3 sec · Demott Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Demott Drive
2 mi · 3 min · Demott Drive
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Continue on West MacArthur Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · West MacArthur Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
71 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3117 ft · 38 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 249 South: Joplin
1 km · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Governor Warren E Hearnes Memorial Highway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Governor Warren E Hearnes Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 66, I 44 Business
1495 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto East 7th Street
2 mi · 3 min · East 7th Street
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Continue on Cimarron Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Cimarron Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 44 East, I 49 North, US 71 North: Springfield, Kansas City
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
261.5 mi · 4 hr 44 min · Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
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Continue on Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
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Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
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Continue on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
1 km · 48 sec · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Jamieson Avenue
651 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Jamieson Avenue
69 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Jamieson Avenue
1486 ft · 47 sec · Jamieson Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Arsenal Street
1198 ft · 38 sec · Arsenal Street
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Turn right onto McCausland Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · McCausland Avenue
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Continue on South Skinker Boulevard
2.8 mi · 5 min · South Skinker Boulevard
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Continue on Kienlen Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Kienlen Avenue
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Continue on Jennings Station Road
3.3 mi · 7 min · Jennings Station Road
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Turn left onto Halls Ferry Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Halls Ferry Road
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Turn right onto Chambers Road
2011 ft · 39 sec · Chambers Road
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Turn left onto Lord Drive
2556 ft · 2 min · Lord Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lord Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carl Junction and Castle Point.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
Merge slight left onto Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
262 mi · 04h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Carl Junction and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Castle Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carl Junction to Castle Point?
The road trip is about 304.9 miles (490.7 km) and usually takes 04h 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?
Richland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.1 miles from Carl Junction and 156.8 miles from Castle Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 259.3 miles (417.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.6 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.58 one way or $81.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Carl Junction and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Castle Point.
Stop Ideas Near Richland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carl Junction and Castle Point. Straight-line distance: 259.27 mi (417.26 km).
#1 Carl Junction
City in Jasper County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 8,430 |
| Coordinates | 37.1767200, -94.5655100 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Castle Point
A census-designated place in Jefferson County, Missouri.
| Population | 90,070 |
| Coordinates | 38.7581100, -90.2481700 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
End: Count Drive (-90.248701, 38.758102)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 491 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 48m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $40.58 | $81.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $45.76 | $91.52 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $50.08 | $100.15 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $57.07 | $114.14 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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