How far is Castle Point, MO from Ash Grove, MO?

The driving distance from Castle Point, MO to Ash Grove, MO is about 236.8 miles (381.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 207.2 miles (333.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 08m 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
236.77 mi
04h 34m
Flight
207.14 mi
333.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
207.14 mi
Kilometers
333.36 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
236.77 mi
Kilometers
381.05 km
Drive Time
04h 34m

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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 04h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ash Grove
Sat, Apr 11, 11:10 PM CDT
Return by in Castle Point
Sun, Apr 12, 3:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Castle Point
2026-04-11T18:36
Arrive Ash Grove
Sat, Apr 11, 11:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Castle Point
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
Doolittle
MO

City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States

From Castle Point
118.2 mi
02h 17m
To Ash Grove
118.5 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Castle Point and Ash Grove.

  1. 1

    Start on Lord Drive

    2556 ft · 2 min · Lord Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Chambers Road

    2011 ft · 40 sec · Chambers Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Halls Ferry Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Halls Ferry Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Jennings Station Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Jennings Station Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Kienlen Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Kienlen Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on North Skinker Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 5 min · North Skinker Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on McCausland Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · McCausland Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Arsenal Street

    1239 ft · 40 sec · Arsenal Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Jamieson Avenue

    625 ft · 15 sec · Jamieson Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 44 West

    941 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

    1.2 km · 55 sec · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

    201.4 mi · 3 hr 40 min · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 160: West Bypass, Willard

    1379 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    41 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    41 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout

    1 km · 55 sec

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Olympian Boulevard

    40 m · 4 sec · Olympian Boulevard

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Olympian Boulevard

    10.2 mi · 14 min · Olympian Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Calhoun Avenue

    1055 ft · 31 sec · Calhoun Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    30 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Castle Point and Ash Grove.

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
25 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
201 mi · 85%
Olympian Boulevard
10.2 mi · 4%
Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial H
3.53 mi · 1%
Jennings Station Road
3.28 mi · 1%
North Skinker Boulevard
2.81 mi · 1%
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

Continue on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

201 mi · 03h 40m

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
04h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.6 mi
207.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Doolittle
02h 17m from Castle Point
Leave By
7:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Castle Point and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ash Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Castle Point to Ash Grove?

The road trip is about 236.8 miles (381.1 km) and usually takes 04h 34m 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?

Doolittle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.2 miles from Castle Point and 118.5 miles from Ash Grove.

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

The direct path is about 207.2 miles (333.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 7:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.53 one way or $63.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Castle Point and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ash Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Doolittle

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

75 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

94 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

103 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Castle Point and Ash Grove. Straight-line distance: 207.14 mi (333.36 km).

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#1 Castle Point

A census-designated place in Jefferson County, Missouri.

Population90,070
Coordinates38.7581100, -90.2481700
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Ash Grove

#2 Ash Grove

City in Missouri

Population1,443
Coordinates37.3153300, -93.5852000
Altitude319
CountryUnited States
Start: Castle Point (-90.24817, 38.75811)
End: Ash Grove (-93.5852, 37.31533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 381 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.36 gal
31.63 L · about $31.53
Round trip
$63.05
16.72 gal · 63.26 L
Estimated CO2
74.3 kg one way
Round trip: 148.6 kg / 328 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.53 $63.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.56 $71.11
Premium $4.65 $38.91 $77.81
Diesel $5.30 $44.34 $88.68

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Castle Point and Ash Grove. The current time is 18:36:06.

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.