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

The driving distance from Castle Point, MO to Imperial, MO is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.76 mi
00h 47m
Flight
27.74 mi
44.64 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.74 mi
Kilometers
44.64 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.76 mi
Kilometers
54.33 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Imperial
Wed, May 13, 11:41 AM CDT
Return by in Castle Point
Wed, May 13, 12:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Castle Point
2026-05-13T10:54
Arrive Imperial
Wed, May 13, 11:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Castle Point
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Bella Villa
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Castle Point
16.9 mi
00h 23m
To Imperial
16.9 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph NW
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2 mi · 3 min · Halls Ferry Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Halls Ferry Circle

    142 m · 10 sec · Halls Ferry Road

  5. 5

    Exit the rotary onto Halls Ferry Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Halls Ferry Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto North Broadway

    2 mi · 5 min · North Broadway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Carrie Avenue

    960 ft · 35 sec · Carrie Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 70 East

    1011 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Mark Twain Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Mark Twain Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Andy Gammon Memorial Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Andy Gammon Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Third Street Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Third Street Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Ozark Expressway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Ozark Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Ozark Expressway

    13.2 mi · 17 min · Ozark Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Imperial Main Street

    1439 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Imperial Main Street, Imperial, Kimmswick

    31 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Imperial Main Street

    1121 ft · 30 sec · Imperial Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Old State Road

    85 m · 15 sec · Old State Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto White Street

    126 m · 18 sec · White Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · White Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ozark Expressway
14.1 mi · 42%
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
6.12 mi · 18%
Halls Ferry Road
2.91 mi · 9%
North Broadway
2.01 mi · 6%
Third Street Expressway
1.96 mi · 6%
Andy Gammon Memorial Highway
1.51 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Ozark Expressway

Keep slight left to continue on Ozark Expressway

13.2 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
27.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bella Villa
00h 23m from Castle Point
Leave By
4:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Castle Point and Sunny near Imperial.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Bella Villa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.9 miles from Castle Point and 16.9 miles from Imperial.

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

The direct path is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.49 one way or $8.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Castle Point and Sunny near Imperial.

Stop Ideas Near Bella Villa

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

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

RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

11 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

12 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Alton

42 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

64 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Castle Point and Imperial. Straight-line distance: 27.74 mi (44.64 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Castle Point

A census-designated place in Jefferson County, Missouri.

Population90,070
Coordinates38.7581100, -90.2481700
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
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#2 Imperial

Imperial is a place in Missouri, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.3697800, -90.3784500
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Start: Castle Point (-90.24817, 38.75811)
End: Imperial (-90.37845, 38.36978)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.51 L · about $4.49
Round trip
$8.97
2.38 gal · 9.02 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.49 $8.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.06 $10.12
Premium $4.65 $5.54 $11.08
Diesel $5.30 $6.31 $12.62

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Castle Point and Imperial. The current time is 10:54:04.

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.