How far is Castle Point, MO from Ava, MO?
The driving distance from Castle Point, MO to Ava, MO is about 219.1 miles (352.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 181.3 miles (291.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 59m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 29m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Castle Point and Ava.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Castle Point and Ava.
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Start on Lord Drive
2556 ft · 2 min · Lord Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Chambers Road
2011 ft · 40 sec · Chambers Road
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Turn left onto Halls Ferry Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Halls Ferry Road
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Turn right onto Jennings Station Road
3.3 mi · 7 min · Jennings Station Road
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Continue on Kienlen Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Kienlen Avenue
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Continue on North Skinker Boulevard
2.8 mi · 5 min · North Skinker Boulevard
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Continue on McCausland Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · McCausland Avenue
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Turn left onto Arsenal Street
1239 ft · 40 sec · Arsenal Street
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Turn right onto Jamieson Avenue
625 ft · 15 sec · Jamieson Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 44 West
941 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
1.2 km · 55 sec · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
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Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
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Continue on Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
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Continue on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
91.3 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
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Take the exit slight right toward MO E: Rolla
910 ft · 19 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Tim Bradley Way
90 m · 6 sec · Tim Bradley Way
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Exit the roundabout onto Tim Bradley Way
2010 ft · 49 sec · Tim Bradley Way
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Turn slight right onto North Bishop Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · North Bishop Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on North Bishop Avenue
44 m · 3 sec · North Bishop Avenue
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Continue on North Bishop Avenue
64.3 mi · 1 hr 20 min · North Bishop Avenue
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Turn right
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto South Elm Street
1028 ft · 21 sec · South Elm Street
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Continue on Peabody Avenue
1637 ft · 36 sec · Peabody Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward US 60 West: Mountain Grove
857 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
28.4 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 BUS, MO 5 South, MO EE: Mansfield, Ava
981 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left
10.7 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Springfield Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Springfield Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Jefferson Street
5 m · 1 sec · North Jefferson Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Jefferson Street
3270 ft · 1 min · North Jefferson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Jefferson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Castle Point and Ava.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
Continue on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
91.3 mi · 01h 40m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Castle Point and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ava.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Castle Point to Ava?
The road trip is about 219.1 miles (352.6 km) and usually takes 04h 29m 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?
Rolla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.5 miles from Castle Point and 109.5 miles from Ava.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 181.3 miles (291.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.8 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 8:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.15 one way or $58.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.7 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 near Ava.
Stop Ideas Near Rolla
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rolla.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Castle Point and Ava. Straight-line distance: 181.35 mi (291.85 km).
#1 Castle Point
A census-designated place in Jefferson County, Missouri.
| Population | 90,070 |
| Coordinates | 38.7581100, -90.2481700 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ava
City in Myanmar
| Population | 2,905 |
| Coordinates | 36.9520000, -92.6604500 |
| Altitude | 391 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ava (-92.66045, 36.952)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 353 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 43m |
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 | $29.15 | $58.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.88 | $65.75 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.98 | $71.95 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $41.00 | $82.00 |
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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