How far is Castle Point, MO from Castor, MO?
The driving distance from Castle Point, MO to Castor, MO is about 155.9 miles (250.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.7 miles (189.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 27m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Castle Point and Castor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Castle Point and Castor.
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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
2 mi · 3 min · Halls Ferry Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Halls Ferry Circle
142 m · 10 sec · Halls Ferry Road
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Exit the rotary onto Halls Ferry Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Halls Ferry Road
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Turn slight right onto North Broadway
2 mi · 5 min · North Broadway
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Turn right onto Carrie Avenue
960 ft · 35 sec · Carrie Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 70 East
1011 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mark Twain Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Mark Twain Expressway
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Continue on Andy Gammon Memorial Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Andy Gammon Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Third Street Expressway
2 mi · 3 min · Third Street Expressway
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Continue on Ozark Expressway
1.4 km · 1 min · Ozark Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ozark Expressway
13.2 mi · 17 min · Ozark Expressway
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Continue on Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway
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Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
101 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO AB: Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
954 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MO AB: Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
49 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Nash Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · Nash Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MO 25 South: Delta
58 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto MO 25 South: Delta
15.8 mi · 24 min
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Continue straight
2094 ft · 37 sec
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Continue straight
2.6 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto County Road 640
1.7 mi · 7 min · County Road 640
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 640
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Castle Point and Castor.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
101 mi · 01h 48m
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 then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Castor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Castle Point to Castor?
The road trip is about 155.9 miles (250.9 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?
Saint Mary is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78 miles from Castle Point and 77.9 miles from Castor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.7 miles (189.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.2 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 10:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.74 one way or $41.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.9 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 Castor.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Mary
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 Saint Mary.
Du Quoin
Carbondale station
Gateway Transportation Center
Kirkwood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Castle Point and Castor. Straight-line distance: 117.72 mi (189.46 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 Castor
Unincorporated community in Missouri
| Population | 4,951 |
| Coordinates | 37.0675500, -89.9787100 |
| Altitude | 107 |
| Country | United States |
End: Castor (-89.97871, 37.06755)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 251 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $20.74 | $41.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.39 | $46.78 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.60 | $51.19 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.17 | $58.34 |
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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