How far is Castle Point, MO from Festus, MO?
The driving distance from Castle Point, MO to Festus, MO is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38 miles (61.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Castle Point and Festus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Castle Point and Festus.
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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
17.2 mi · 19 min · Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO A: Hillsboro, Festus
908 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on MO A: Hillsboro, Festus
558 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Veterans Memorial Boulevard
2671 ft · 1 min · Veterans Memorial Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Mill Street
3107 ft · 1 min · South Mill Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
672 ft · 16 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Walnut Street
103 m · 20 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn left onto North 2nd Street
24 m · 3 sec · North 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Castle Point and Festus.
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
17.2 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Castle Point and Mostly Sunny near Festus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Castle Point to Festus?
The road trip is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Mehlville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.9 miles from Castle Point and 22.9 miles from Festus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38 miles (61.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 4:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.07 one way or $12.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Castle Point and Mostly Sunny near Festus.
Stop Ideas Near Mehlville
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 Mehlville.
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Alton
Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Castle Point and Festus. Straight-line distance: 37.99 mi (61.14 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 Festus
City in Missouri
| Population | 12,114 |
| Coordinates | 38.2206100, -90.3959500 |
| Altitude | 132 |
| Country | United States |
End: Festus (-90.39595, 38.22061)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $3.77 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.85 | $13.69 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.49 | $14.99 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.54 | $17.08 |
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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