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

The driving distance from Castle Point, MO to Chillicothe, MO is about 229.6 miles (369.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 190.7 miles (306.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 17m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
229.63 mi
04h 38m
Flight
190.69 mi
306.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
190.69 mi
Kilometers
306.89 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
229.63 mi
Kilometers
369.55 km
Drive Time
04h 38m

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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 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chillicothe
Tue, May 5, 5:07 AM CDT
Return by in Castle Point
Tue, May 5, 9:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Castle Point
2026-05-05T00:28
Arrive Chillicothe
Tue, May 5, 5:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 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
7:42 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
Rensselaer
MO

Village in Missouri, United States

From Castle Point
114.6 mi
02h 19m
To Chillicothe
115 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    21.6 mi · 27 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 61 North: Hannibal

    2234 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    73.3 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Avenue of the Saints

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left

    76 m · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Paris Gravel Road

    2645 ft · 1 min · Paris Gravel Road

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on County Road 422

    85 m · 9 sec · County Road 422

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Veterans Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Veterans Road

  20. 20

    Take the ramp left toward US 36 West, MO 110 West: Monroe City

    1226 ft · 16 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto V.F.W. Memorial Highway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · V.F.W. Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    111.4 mi · 2 hr 9 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 65, US 36 Business: Chillicothe, Carrollton

    975 ft · 28 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South Washington Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Washington Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Jackson Street

    98 m · 15 sec · Jackson Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Locust Street

    687 ft · 30 sec · Locust Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Locust Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
111 mi · 49%
Avenue of the Saints
73.3 mi · 32%
I 70 West
22.1 mi · 10%
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
8.56 mi · 4%
V.F.W. Memorial Highway
5.84 mi · 3%
Veterans Road
2.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

111 mi · 02h 09m

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 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.9 mi
190.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rensselaer
02h 19m from Castle Point
Leave By
7:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Castle Point and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Chillicothe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 229.6 miles (369.5 km) and usually takes 04h 38m 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?

Rensselaer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.6 miles from Castle Point and 115 miles from Chillicothe.

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

The direct path is about 190.7 miles (306.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.9 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 7:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.55 one way or $61.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Castle Point and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Chillicothe.

Stop Ideas Near Rensselaer

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

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

RAIL

Quincy

35 mi away
North 30th St. and Wisman Lane
RAIL

La Plata

90 mi away
535 N. Owensby St.
RAIL

Fort Madison station

107 mi away
1601 20th Street
RAIL

Hermann

108 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Castle Point and Chillicothe. Straight-line distance: 190.69 mi (306.89 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
Chillicothe

#2 Chillicothe

City in Missouri

Population8,915
Coordinates39.7952900, -93.5524400
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: Castle Point (-90.24817, 38.75811)
End: Chillicothe (-93.55244, 39.79529)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 370 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.1 gal
30.67 L · about $30.55
Round trip
$61.09
16.2 gal · 61.34 L
Estimated CO2
72 kg one way
Round trip: 144 kg / 317 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.55 $61.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.45 $68.90
Premium $4.65 $37.70 $75.39
Diesel $5.30 $42.96 $85.92

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Castle Point and Chillicothe. The current time is 00:28:18.

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.