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

The driving distance from Castle Point, MO to Forsyth, MO is about 260 miles (418.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 212.4 miles (341.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 04m 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
260.03 mi
05h 02m
Flight
212.46 mi
341.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
212.46 mi
Kilometers
341.92 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
260.03 mi
Kilometers
418.47 km
Drive Time
05h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Forsyth
Thu, Apr 23, 2:24 PM CDT
Return by in Castle Point
Thu, Apr 23, 7:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Castle Point
2026-04-23T09:22
Arrive Forsyth
Thu, Apr 23, 2:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:02 AM to 1:02 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
6:56 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
Saint Robert
MO

City in Pulaski County, Missouri, United States

From Castle Point
129.9 mi
02h 31m
To Forsyth
130.1 mi
02h 31m

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
80°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Halls Ferry Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Jennings Station Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Jennings Station Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Kienlen Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Kienlen Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on North Skinker Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 5 min · North Skinker Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on McCausland Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · McCausland Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Arsenal Street

    1239 ft · 40 sec · Arsenal Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Jamieson Avenue

    625 ft · 15 sec · Jamieson Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 44 West

    941 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

    1.2 km · 55 sec · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

    194.7 mi · 3 hr 32 min · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 65 South: Branson

    1412 ft · 48 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Schoolcraft Freeway

    11 mi · 14 min · Schoolcraft Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    10.9 mi · 13 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on US Highway 65

    12 mi · 14 min · US Highway 65

  19. 19

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 160: Reed Springs Junction, Forsyth

    1165 ft · 32 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  22. 22

    Turn slight left

    6 mi · 9 min

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto Rockhill Drive

    567 ft · 25 sec · Rockhill Drive

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rockhill Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
195 mi · 75%
American Legion Memorial Highway
12.1 mi · 5%
US Highway 65
12 mi · 5%
Schoolcraft Freeway
11 mi · 4%
Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial H
3.53 mi · 1%
Jennings Station Road
3.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

Continue on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

195 mi · 03h 32m

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 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.6 mi
212.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Robert
02h 31m from Castle Point
Leave By
6:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Castle Point and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Forsyth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 260 miles (418.5 km) and usually takes 05h 02m 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?

Saint Robert is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.9 miles from Castle Point and 130.1 miles from Forsyth.

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

The direct path is about 212.4 miles (341.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.6 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 6:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.58 one way or $69.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Castle Point and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Forsyth.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Robert

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

84 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

117 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Castle Point and Forsyth. Straight-line distance: 212.46 mi (341.92 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
Forsyth

#2 Forsyth

County seat of Taney County, Missouri, United States

Population2,560
Coordinates36.6850600, -93.1199000
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Start: Castle Point (-90.24817, 38.75811)
End: Forsyth (-93.1199, 36.68506)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 418 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.17 gal
34.73 L · about $34.58
Round trip
$69.16
18.34 gal · 69.46 L
Estimated CO2
81.5 kg one way
Round trip: 163 kg / 359 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.58 $69.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.00 $78.00
Premium $4.65 $42.68 $85.35
Diesel $5.30 $48.64 $97.28

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 Forsyth. The current time is 09:22:17.

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.