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

The driving distance from Castle Point, MO to Belton, MO is about 254.1 miles (408.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 230.7 miles (371.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 54m 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
254.08 mi
04h 57m
Flight
230.72 mi
371.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
230.72 mi
Kilometers
371.31 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
254.08 mi
Kilometers
408.9 km
Drive Time
04h 57m

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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 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belton
Wed, Apr 15, 1:53 AM CDT
Return by in Castle Point
Wed, Apr 15, 6:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Castle Point
2026-04-14T20:56
Arrive Belton
Wed, Apr 15, 1:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 57m
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
Rocheport
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Castle Point
126.8 mi
02h 28m
To Belton
127.3 mi
02h 28m

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
77°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
18 to 23 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    215.4 mi · 4 hr 5 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 470 South, MO 291 South: Lee's Summit

    1418 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 470 South: Wichita

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward I 49, I 435 North, US 71: Joplin, Kansas City, Des Moines

    635 ft · 16 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin

    2610 ft · 53 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin

    701 ft · 17 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    7 mi · 8 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward MO Y

    1088 ft · 27 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East 163rd Street

    2059 ft · 56 sec · East 163rd Street

  24. 24

    Continue on North Cedar Street

    2216 ft · 56 sec · North Cedar Street

  25. 25

    Turn slight right

    35 m · 5 sec

  26. 26

    Turn slight right onto East North Avenue

    847 ft · 19 sec · East North Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East Walnut Street

    1202 ft · 53 sec · East Walnut Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Walnut Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
216 mi · 85%
I 470 South
15.8 mi · 6%
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
8.56 mi · 3%
I 49 South
7.58 mi · 3%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
1.55 mi · 1%
I 70
0.75 mi
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight left

215 mi · 04h 05m

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 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.4 mi
230.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rocheport
02h 28m from Castle Point
Leave By
7:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 254.1 miles (408.9 km) and usually takes 04h 57m 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?

Rocheport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.8 miles from Castle Point and 127.3 miles from Belton.

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

The direct path is about 230.7 miles (371.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 $33.83 one way or $67.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.7 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 Belton.

Stop Ideas Near Rocheport

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

56 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Sedalia

65 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot
RAIL

Hermann

103 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Warrensburg

105 mi away
100 South Holden St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Castle Point and Belton. Straight-line distance: 230.72 mi (371.31 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
Belton

#2 Belton

City in Texas, USA

Population23,793
Coordinates38.8119500, -94.5319000
Altitude337
CountryUnited States
Start: Castle Point (-90.24817, 38.75811)
End: Belton (-94.5319, 38.81195)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 409 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.97 gal
33.94 L · about $33.83
Round trip
$67.65
17.94 gal · 67.88 L
Estimated CO2
79.7 kg one way
Round trip: 159.4 kg / 351 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.83 $67.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.15 $76.30
Premium $4.65 $41.75 $83.49
Diesel $5.30 $47.58 $95.15

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 Belton. The current time is 20:56:13.

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.