How far is Castle Point, MO from Gladstone, MO?
The driving distance from Castle Point, MO to Gladstone, MO is about 248.5 miles (399.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 233.3 miles (375.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 51m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Missouri, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Castle Point and Gladstone.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Castle Point and Gladstone.
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Start on Lord Drive
87 m · 15 sec · Lord Drive
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Turn right onto Duchess Drive
1166 ft · 53 sec · Duchess Drive
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Turn right onto Edgefield Drive
1370 ft · 1 min · Edgefield Drive
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Turn left onto Hudson Drive
1352 ft · 1 min · Hudson Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Halls Ferry Road
1766 ft · 30 sec · Halls Ferry Road
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Keep slight left to continue on New Halls Ferry Road
1.1 km · 1 min · New Halls Ferry Road
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Turn left onto Dunn Road
1913 ft · 53 sec · Dunn Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 270 West
1385 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
8.6 mi · 11 min · Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City
1492 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City
2478 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Kansas City
2439 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
215.4 mi · 4 hr 5 min
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on George Brett Super Highway
1.4 km · 58 sec · George Brett Super Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 435 North, US 24 East: Des Moines
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
4.1 mi · 5 min · Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward East Front Street
746 ft · 18 sec
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Turn left onto East Front Street, Riverfront Park Access
54 m · 5 sec
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Continue on East Front Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Front Street
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Turn right onto North Chouteau Trafficway
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Chouteau Trafficway
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Continue on Northeast Chouteau Parkway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Northeast Chouteau Parkway
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Continue on Northeast Chouteau Trafficway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Northeast Chouteau Trafficway
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Turn right onto North Antioch Road
3141 ft · 1 min · North Antioch Road
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Turn left onto Northeast 60th Street
1475 ft · 1 min · Northeast 60th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Howard Avenue
105 m · 20 sec · North Howard Avenue
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Turn left onto Northeast 60th Terrace
114 m · 22 sec · Northeast 60th Terrace
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Turn sharp right onto North Garfield Avenue
41 m · 6 sec · North Garfield Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Garfield Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Castle Point and Gladstone.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 70 West
Merge slight left
215 mi · 04h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Castle Point and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gladstone.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Castle Point to Gladstone?
The road trip is about 248.5 miles (399.9 km) and usually takes 04h 55m 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?
Huntsdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124 miles from Castle Point and 124.5 miles from Gladstone.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 233.3 miles (375.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 7:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.07 one way or $66.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Castle Point and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gladstone.
Stop Ideas Near Huntsdale
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 Huntsdale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Castle Point and Gladstone. Straight-line distance: 233.32 mi (375.49 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 Gladstone
City in Missouri, USA
| Population | 27,677 |
| Coordinates | 39.2038900, -94.5546800 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gladstone (-94.55468, 39.20389)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 400 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 06m |
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 | $33.07 | $66.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $37.30 | $74.60 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $40.82 | $81.63 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $46.52 | $93.03 |
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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