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

The driving distance from Castle Point, MO to Chaffee, MO is about 137.4 miles (221.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.7 miles (183 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
137.47 mi
02h 42m
Flight
113.72 mi
183.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.72 mi
Kilometers
183.01 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.47 mi
Kilometers
221.23 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chaffee
Thu, Apr 23, 2:41 PM CDT
Return by in Castle Point
Thu, Apr 23, 5:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Castle Point
2026-04-23T11:59
Arrive Chaffee
Thu, Apr 23, 2:41 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:06 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
Sainte Genevieve
MO

City in and the county seat of Ste.

From Castle Point
68.8 mi
01h 21m
To Chaffee
68.7 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2 mi · 3 min · Halls Ferry Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Halls Ferry Circle

    142 m · 10 sec · Halls Ferry Road

  5. 5

    Exit the rotary onto Halls Ferry Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Halls Ferry Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto North Broadway

    2 mi · 5 min · North Broadway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Carrie Avenue

    960 ft · 35 sec · Carrie Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 70 East

    1011 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Mark Twain Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Mark Twain Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Andy Gammon Memorial Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Andy Gammon Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Third Street Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Third Street Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Ozark Expressway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Ozark Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Ozark Expressway

    13.2 mi · 17 min · Ozark Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

    101 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MO AB: Cape Girardeau Regional Airport

    954 ft · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on MO AB: Cape Girardeau Regional Airport

    49 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Nash Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Nash Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward MO 77 South: Chaffee

    99 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto MO 77 South: Chaffee

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Yoakum Avenue

    2371 ft · 48 sec · West Yoakum Avenue

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Yoakum Avenue

    124 m · 10 sec · West Yoakum Avenue

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto West Yoakum Avenue

    1214 ft · 29 sec · West Yoakum Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    10 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
101 mi · 73%
Ozark Expressway
14.1 mi · 10%
Nash Road
5.58 mi · 4%
Halls Ferry Road
2.91 mi · 2%
MO 77 South
2.89 mi · 2%
North Broadway
2.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.7 mi
113.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sainte Genevieve
01h 21m from Castle Point
Leave By
1:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Castle Point and Mostly Sunny near Chaffee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 137.4 miles (221.2 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Sainte Genevieve is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.8 miles from Castle Point and 68.7 miles from Chaffee.

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

The direct path is about 113.7 miles (183 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 1:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.29 one way or $36.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Castle Point and Mostly Sunny near Chaffee.

Stop Ideas Near Sainte Genevieve

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

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

RAIL

Du Quoin

70 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

73 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

74 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Carbondale station

78 mi away
401 South Illinois St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Castle Point and Chaffee. Straight-line distance: 113.72 mi (183.01 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
Chaffee

#2 Chaffee

City in Scott County, Missouri, United States

Population2,901
Coordinates37.1800500, -89.6550900
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: Castle Point (-90.24817, 38.75811)
End: Chaffee (-89.65509, 37.18005)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 221 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.85 gal
18.36 L · about $18.29
Round trip
$36.58
9.7 gal · 36.72 L
Estimated CO2
43.1 kg one way
Round trip: 86.2 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.29 $36.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.63 $41.25
Premium $4.65 $22.57 $45.14
Diesel $5.30 $25.72 $51.45

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Castle Point and Chaffee. The current time is 11:59:08.

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.