How far is Castle Point, MO from De Soto, MO?
The driving distance from Castle Point, MO to De Soto, MO is about 57.3 miles (92.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Missouri
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Castle Point and De Soto.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Castle Point and De Soto.
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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
18.3 mi · 20 min · Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 67 South: Farmington, Poplar Bluff
914 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
729 ft · 18 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
9 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO CC, MO 110: Olympian Village, De Soto
1350 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Fountain City Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Fountain City Road
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Easton Street
133 m · 19 sec · Easton Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Easton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Castle Point and De Soto.
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
18.3 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Castle Point and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near De Soto.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Castle Point to De Soto?
The road trip is about 57.3 miles (92.2 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Arnold is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.6 miles from Castle Point and 28.6 miles from De Soto.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 3:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.03 one way or $16.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Castle Point and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near De Soto.
Stop Ideas Near Arnold
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 Arnold.
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Alton
Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Castle Point and De Soto. Straight-line distance: 45.86 mi (73.8 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 De Soto
City in Jefferson County, Missouri
| Population | 6,340 |
| Coordinates | 38.1395000, -90.5551300 |
| Altitude | 160 |
| Country | United States |
End: De Soto (-90.55513, 38.1395)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 92 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $3.98 | $8.03 | $16.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.34 | $8.77 | $17.54 |
| Premium | $4.71 | $9.51 | $19.02 |
| Diesel | $5.99 | $12.10 | $24.19 |
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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