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

The driving distance from Castle Point, MO to Clarkton, MO is about 203.3 miles (327.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.1 miles (257.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 06m 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
203.24 mi
04h 03m
Flight
160.1 mi
257.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.1 mi
Kilometers
257.65 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
203.24 mi
Kilometers
327.08 km
Drive Time
04h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarkton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:11 PM CDT
Return by in Castle Point
Thu, Apr 23, 5:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Castle Point
2026-04-23T09:08
Arrive Clarkton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 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
8:54 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
Old Appleton
MO

Village in the United States

From Castle Point
101.7 mi
02h 01m
To Clarkton
101.6 mi
02h 01m

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
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    126.7 mi · 2 hr 16 min · Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West: Dexter, Poplar Bluff

    2865 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    22.6 mi · 26 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 25, US 60 Business: Dexter, Bloomfield

    1579 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left

    20.8 mi · 31 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    4.4 mi · 7 min

  21. 21

    Turn left

    1437 ft · 39 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    661 ft · 18 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on North Main Street

    2800 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Clark Street

    33 m · 5 sec · East Clark Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Clark Street

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
127 mi · 62%
US 60 West
23.1 mi · 11%
Ozark Expressway
14.1 mi · 7%
MO 25
4.79 mi · 2%
Halls Ferry Road
2.91 mi · 1%
North Broadway
2.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

127 mi · 02h 16m

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 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.2 mi
160.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Old Appleton
02h 01m from Castle Point
Leave By
8:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Castle Point and Sunny near Clarkton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 203.3 miles (327.1 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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?

Old Appleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.7 miles from Castle Point and 101.6 miles from Clarkton.

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

The direct path is about 160.1 miles (257.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.2 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 8:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.04 one way or $54.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Old Appleton

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

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

RAIL

Carbondale station

46 mi away
401 South Illinois St.
RAIL

Du Quoin

62 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.
BUS

Marion, IL

69 mi away
2100 West Main Street
BUS

Vienna, IL

75 mi away
504 West Vine Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Castle Point and Clarkton. Straight-line distance: 160.1 mi (257.65 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
Clarkton

#2 Clarkton

City in Dunklin County, Missouri, United States

Population1,139
Coordinates36.4517300, -89.9670400
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
Start: Castle Point (-90.24817, 38.75811)
End: Clarkton (-89.96704, 36.45173)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 327 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.17 gal
27.15 L · about $27.04
Round trip
$54.08
14.34 gal · 54.3 L
Estimated CO2
63.7 kg one way
Round trip: 127.4 kg / 281 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.04 $54.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.49 $60.99
Premium $4.65 $33.37 $66.74
Diesel $5.30 $38.03 $76.06

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 Clarkton. The current time is 09:08:33.

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.