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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
207.64 mi
03h 12m
Flight
180.18 mi
289.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
180.18 mi
Kilometers
289.97 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.64 mi
Kilometers
334.17 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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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 03h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Castle Point
Fri, Apr 17, 6:57 AM CDT
Return by in Caruthersville
Fri, Apr 17, 10:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Caruthersville
2026-04-17T03:45
Arrive Castle Point
Fri, Apr 17, 6:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 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
10:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Caruthersville
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
Old Appleton
MO

Village in the United States

From Caruthersville
103.5 mi
01h 36m
To Castle Point
104.1 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
88°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street

    2.9 mi · 6 min · West 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 55 North, US 61 North: Sikeston

    1331 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    101.5 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Rosa Parks Highway

    14 mi · 18 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Third Street Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Third Street Expressway

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Andy Gammon Memorial Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Andy Gammon Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Mark Twain Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Mark Twain Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward West Florissant Avenue

    1121 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto West Florissant Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West Florissant Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Riverview Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Riverview Boulevard

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Halls Ferry Circle

    154 m · 10 sec · Halls Ferry Road

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto Halls Ferry Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Halls Ferry Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Chambers Road

    2011 ft · 39 sec · Chambers Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Lord Drive

    2556 ft · 2 min · Lord Drive

  18. 18

    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.

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
176 mi · 85%
Rosa Parks Highway
14 mi · 7%
West 3rd Street
4.96 mi · 2%
West Florissant Avenue
2.15 mi · 1%
Mark Twain Expressway
2.09 mi · 1%
Third Street Expressway
2.05 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.5 mi
180.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Old Appleton
01h 36m from Caruthersville
Leave By
10:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Carbondale station

46 mi away
401 South Illinois St.
RAIL

Du Quoin

62 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.
BUS

Marion, IL

69 mi away
2100 West Main Street
BUS

Vienna, IL

75 mi away
504 West Vine Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Caruthersville and Castle Point. Straight-line distance: 180.18 mi (289.97 km).

Caruthersville

#1 Caruthersville

City in and county seat of Pemiscot County, Missouri, United States

Population5,289
Coordinates36.1931200, -89.6556400
Altitude84
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: West 3rd Street (-89.655545, 36.193229)
End: Count Drive (-90.248701, 38.758102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 334 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
7.33 gal
27.74 L · about $27.64
Round trip
$55.28
14.66 gal · 55.48 L
Estimated CO2
65.1 kg one way
Round trip: 130.3 kg / 287 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Missouri · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Caruthersville and Castle Point. The current time is 03:45:00.

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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.