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

The driving distance from Castle Point, MO to Aurora, MO is about 251.5 miles (404.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 225.9 miles (363.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 53m 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
251.44 mi
04h 56m
Flight
225.96 mi
363.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
225.96 mi
Kilometers
363.65 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
251.44 mi
Kilometers
404.66 km
Drive Time
04h 56m

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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 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aurora
Sun, Apr 12, 1:20 AM CDT
Return by in Castle Point
Sun, Apr 12, 6:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Castle Point
2026-04-11T20:24
Arrive Aurora
Sun, Apr 12, 1:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 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
7:06 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
Newburg
MO

City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States

From Castle Point
125.6 mi
02h 28m
To Aurora
125.8 mi
02h 28m

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
79°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    206.8 mi · 3 hr 46 min · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MO MM, MO B

    1040 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    96 m · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight

    9 mi · 14 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Southwest Elm Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Southwest Elm Street

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 7 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 6 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Church Street

    2 mi · 4 min · East Church Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Elliott Avenue

    29 m · 2 sec · South Elliott Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Elliott Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
207 mi · 82%
Southwest Elm Street
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

207 mi · 03h 46m

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 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.6 mi
225.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newburg
02h 28m from Castle Point
Leave By
7:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Castle Point and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Aurora.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 251.5 miles (404.7 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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?

Newburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.6 miles from Castle Point and 125.8 miles from Aurora.

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

The direct path is about 225.9 miles (363.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 7:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.45 one way or $66.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Castle Point and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Aurora.

Stop Ideas Near Newburg

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

78 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

97 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

106 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Castle Point and Aurora. Straight-line distance: 225.96 mi (363.65 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
Aurora

#2 Aurora

City in Lawrence County, Missouri, United States

Population7,432
Coordinates36.9708900, -93.7179800
Altitude427
CountryUnited States
Start: Castle Point (-90.24817, 38.75811)
End: Aurora (-93.71798, 36.97089)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 405 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.87 gal
33.59 L · about $33.45
Round trip
$66.90
17.74 gal · 67.18 L
Estimated CO2
78.8 kg one way
Round trip: 157.7 kg / 348 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.45 $66.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.72 $75.45
Premium $4.65 $41.28 $82.56
Diesel $5.30 $47.05 $94.09

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Castle Point and Aurora. The current time is 20:24:25.

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.