How far is Caruthersville, MO from Castle Point, MO?
The driving distance from Caruthersville, MO to Castle Point, MO is about 207.7 miles (334.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 180.2 miles (290 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Caruthersville and Castle Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Caruthersville and Castle Point.
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Start on the route
14 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto West 3rd Street
2.9 mi · 6 min · West 3rd Street
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Continue straight
2 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp right toward I 55 North, US 61 North: Sikeston
1331 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
74.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Keep slight left
101.5 mi · 1 hr 49 min
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Continue on Rosa Parks Highway
14 mi · 18 min · Rosa Parks Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Third Street Expressway
2 mi · 3 min · Third Street Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Andy Gammon Memorial Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Andy Gammon Memorial Highway
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Continue on Mark Twain Expressway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Mark Twain Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward West Florissant Avenue
1121 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto West Florissant Avenue
1.9 mi · 4 min · West Florissant Avenue
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Turn right onto Riverview Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Riverview Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Halls Ferry Circle
154 m · 10 sec · Halls Ferry Road
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Exit the rotary onto Halls Ferry Road
2 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 Caruthersville and Castle Point.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 55 North
Keep slight left
102 mi · 01h 49m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Caruthersville and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Castle Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Caruthersville to Castle Point?
The road trip is about 207.7 miles (334.2 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?
Old Appleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.5 miles from Caruthersville and 104.1 miles from Castle Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 180.2 miles (290 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 10:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.64 one way or $55.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Caruthersville and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Castle Point.
Stop Ideas Near Old Appleton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Caruthersville and Castle Point. Straight-line distance: 180.18 mi (289.97 km).
#1 Caruthersville
City in and county seat of Pemiscot County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 5,289 |
| Coordinates | 36.1931200, -89.6556400 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| 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: 334 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 35m |
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 | $27.64 | $55.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.17 | $62.35 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.11 | $68.23 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $38.88 | $77.76 |
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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