How far is Castle Point, MO from El Dorado Springs, MO?

The driving distance from Castle Point, MO to El Dorado Springs, MO is about 262.3 miles (422.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 213.4 miles (343.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 44m 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
262.26 mi
05h 22m
Flight
213.39 mi
343.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
213.39 mi
Kilometers
343.42 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
262.26 mi
Kilometers
422.06 km
Drive Time
05h 22m

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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 05h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Dorado Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 10:45 AM CDT
Return by in Castle Point
Sun, Apr 19, 4:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Castle Point
2026-04-19T05:23
Arrive El Dorado Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 10:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:22 AM to 1:22 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
6:16 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
Wardsville
MO

Human settlement in Cole County, Missouri, United States of America

From Castle Point
131 mi
02h 41m
To El Dorado Springs
131.3 mi
02h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph W
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Castle Point and El Dorado Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Castle Point and El Dorado Springs.

  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

    84.1 mi · 1 hr 39 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 54: Auxvasse, Mexico, Fulton

    1196 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    164.8 mi · 3 hr 22 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Spring Street

    26 m · 4 sec · East Spring Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Spring Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Castle Point and El Dorado Springs.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
84.6 mi · 32%
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
8.56 mi · 3%
South Main Street
0.94 mi
I 70
0.75 mi
New Halls Ferry Road
0.69 mi
Dunn Road
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

165 mi · 03h 22m

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
05h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.9 mi
213.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wardsville
02h 41m from Castle Point
Leave By
6:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Castle Point and Sunny near El Dorado Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Castle Point to El Dorado Springs?

The road trip is about 262.3 miles (422.1 km) and usually takes 05h 22m 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?

Wardsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131 miles from Castle Point and 131.3 miles from El Dorado Springs.

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

The direct path is about 213.4 miles (343.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.9 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 6:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.88 one way or $69.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Castle Point and Sunny near El Dorado Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Wardsville

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

10 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

69 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Sedalia

95 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot
RAIL

Washington

101 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Castle Point and El Dorado Springs. Straight-line distance: 213.39 mi (343.42 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
El Dorado Springs

#2 El Dorado Springs

City in Cedar County, Missouri, USA

Population3,601
Coordinates37.8769800, -94.0213300
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Castle Point (-90.24817, 38.75811)
End: El Dorado Springs (-94.02133, 37.87698)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 422 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.25 gal
35.03 L · about $34.88
Round trip
$69.76
18.5 gal · 70.06 L
Estimated CO2
82.2 kg one way
Round trip: 164.4 kg / 362 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.88 $69.76
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.34 $78.68
Premium $4.65 $43.05 $86.10
Diesel $5.30 $49.06 $98.12

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Castle Point and El Dorado Springs. The current time is 05:23:20.

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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.