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

The driving distance from Castle Point, MO to Ashland, MO is about 129.8 miles (208.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.2 miles (174.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
129.78 mi
02h 39m
Flight
108.23 mi
174.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.23 mi
Kilometers
174.18 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.78 mi
Kilometers
208.86 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ashland
Tue, Apr 14, 11:34 PM CDT
Return by in Castle Point
Wed, Apr 15, 2:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Castle Point
2026-04-14T20:55
Arrive Ashland
Tue, Apr 14, 11:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Castle Point
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
High Hill
MO

Human settlement in Montgomery County, Missouri, United States of America

From Castle Point
64.8 mi
01h 19m
To Ashland
65 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lord Drive

    87 m · 15 sec · Lord Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Duchess Drive

    1166 ft · 53 sec · Duchess Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Edgefield Drive

    1370 ft · 1 min · Edgefield Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Hudson Drive

    1352 ft · 1 min · Hudson Drive

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Halls Ferry Road

    1766 ft · 30 sec · Halls Ferry Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on New Halls Ferry Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · New Halls Ferry Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Dunn Road

    1913 ft · 53 sec · Dunn Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 270 West

    1385 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Rosemary Straub Davison Highway

    8.6 mi · 11 min · Rosemary Straub Davison Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City

    1492 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City

    2478 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Kansas City

    2439 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    103.2 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 63: Jefferson City, Moberly

    1177 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    1089 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight toward US 63 South: Jefferson City

    2329 ft · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    13.1 mi · 14 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    1058 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Broadway

    14 m · 1 sec · East Broadway

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto East Broadway

    1072 ft · 29 sec · East Broadway

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward East Broadway

    80 m · 7 sec · East Broadway

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto East Broadway

    10 m · 1 sec · East Broadway

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Broadway

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
104 mi · 80%
US 63 South
13.7 mi · 11%
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
8.56 mi · 7%
I 70
0.75 mi · 1%
New Halls Ferry Road
0.69 mi · 1%
Dunn Road
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight left

103 mi · 02h 03m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.6 mi
108.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
High Hill
01h 19m from Castle Point
Leave By
1:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Castle Point and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Ashland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Castle Point to Ashland?

The road trip is about 129.8 miles (208.9 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

High Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.8 miles from Castle Point and 65 miles from Ashland.

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

The direct path is about 108.2 miles (174.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.27 one way or $34.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Castle Point and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Ashland.

Stop Ideas Near High Hill

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around High Hill and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 12.6 mi away

Warrenton City Animal Control

Warrenton , MO
314 Coleman, Warrenton, MO 63383
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Animal control service,City government office
Warrenton City Hall
Meeting point 13 mi away

Warrenton City Hall

Warrenton , MO
200 W Booneslick Rd, Warrenton, MO 63383
Rating 2.7/5 7 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to High Hill.

RAIL

Hermann

19 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
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Washington

48 mi away
301 West Front St.
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Jefferson City

76 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Kirkwood

91 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Castle Point and Ashland. Straight-line distance: 108.23 mi (174.18 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Castle Point

A census-designated place in Jefferson County, Missouri.

Population90,070
Coordinates38.7581100, -90.2481700
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Ashland

#2 Ashland

City in Boone County, Missouri, United States

Population4,031
Coordinates38.7744800, -92.2571300
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Start: Castle Point (-90.24817, 38.75811)
End: Ashland (-92.25713, 38.77448)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 209 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.58 gal
17.34 L · about $17.27
Round trip
$34.54
9.16 gal · 34.68 L
Estimated CO2
40.7 kg one way
Round trip: 81.4 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.27 $34.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.48 $38.96
Premium $4.65 $21.32 $42.63
Diesel $5.30 $24.29 $48.58

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Castle Point and Ashland. The current time is 20:55:15.

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.