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

The driving distance from Castle Point, MO to California, MO is about 149 miles (239.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.3 miles (201.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
148.98 mi
02h 59m
Flight
125.35 mi
201.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.35 mi
Kilometers
201.73 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.98 mi
Kilometers
239.76 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in California
Sat, Apr 11, 11:21 PM CDT
Return by in Castle Point
Sun, Apr 12, 2:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Castle Point
2026-04-11T20:22
Arrive California
Sat, Apr 11, 11:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:32 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
New Florence
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Castle Point
74.4 mi
01h 29m
To California
74.6 mi
01h 29m

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
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    84.1 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 54: Auxvasse, Mexico, Fulton

    1196 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    29.6 mi · 33 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 63 South, US 50

    66 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 63 South, US 50

    724 ft · 16 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US 50 West: Sedalia

    1203 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    17.6 mi · 21 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Shooters Club Road

    573 ft · 31 sec · Shooters Club Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Lookout Trail

    3 mi · 4 min · Lookout Trail

  22. 22

    Continue on East Buchanan Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Buchanan Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Buchanan Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
84.6 mi · 57%
US 50 West
17.8 mi · 12%
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
8.56 mi · 6%
Lookout Trail
2.99 mi · 2%
East Buchanan Street
1.71 mi · 1%
I 70
0.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight left

84.1 mi · 01h 39m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.7 mi
125.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Florence
01h 29m from Castle Point
Leave By
12:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Castle Point and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near California.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 149 miles (239.8 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

New Florence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.4 miles from Castle Point and 74.6 miles from California.

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

The direct path is about 125.3 miles (201.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 12:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.84 one way or $39.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near New Florence

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

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

RAIL

Hermann

23 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

54 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Jefferson City

73 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Kirkwood

97 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Castle Point and California. Straight-line distance: 125.35 mi (201.73 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
California

#2 California

Town in Missouri

Population4,403
Coordinates38.6275300, -92.5665800
Altitude272
CountryUnited States
Start: Castle Point (-90.24817, 38.75811)
End: California (-92.56658, 38.62753)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 240 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.26 gal
19.9 L · about $19.84
Round trip
$39.67
10.52 gal · 39.8 L
Estimated CO2
46.7 kg one way
Round trip: 93.5 kg / 206 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.84 $39.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.37 $44.74
Premium $4.65 $24.48 $48.96
Diesel $5.30 $27.90 $55.80

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 California. The current time is 20:22:30.

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.