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

The driving distance from Castle Point, MO to Ironton, MO is about 99.2 miles (159.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
99.18 mi
02h 12m
Flight
82.81 mi
133.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.81 mi
Kilometers
133.27 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.18 mi
Kilometers
159.61 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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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 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ironton
Sun, May 3, 6:50 PM CDT
Return by in Castle Point
Sun, May 3, 9:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Castle Point
2026-05-03T16:37
Arrive Ironton
Sun, May 3, 6:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:04 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
Olympian Village
MO

City in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States

From Castle Point
49.6 mi
01h 06m
To Ironton
49.6 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph S
Destination
37°F
Overnight

Patchy Frost

Starts
Sun, May 3 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    18.3 mi · 20 min · Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67 South: Farmington, Poplar Bluff

    914 ft · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    729 ft · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    9 m · 1 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout

    35.3 mi · 41 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 221

    1169 ft · 29 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto West Columbia Street

    7.1 mi · 13 min · West Columbia Street

  22. 22

    Turn left

    8.7 mi · 15 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1619 ft · 35 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Russell Street

    899 ft · 25 sec · East Russell Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Russell Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 67 South
35.6 mi · 36%
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
18.3 mi · 18%
Ozark Expressway
14.1 mi · 14%
West Columbia Street
7.1 mi · 7%
Halls Ferry Road
2.91 mi · 3%
North Broadway
2.01 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 67 South

Exit the roundabout

35.3 mi · 00h 41m

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
02h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
82.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Olympian Village
01h 06m from Castle Point
Leave By
2:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Castle Point and Patchy Frost near Ironton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99.2 miles (159.6 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Olympian Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.6 miles from Castle Point and 49.6 miles from Ironton.

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

The direct path is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 2:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.20 one way or $26.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Castle Point and Patchy Frost near Ironton.

Stop Ideas Near Olympian Village

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

50 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

59 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Washington

68 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Alton

90 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Castle Point and Ironton. Straight-line distance: 82.81 mi (133.27 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
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#2 Ironton

City in Iron County, Missouri, United States

Population1,386
Coordinates37.5972700, -90.6273400
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Start: Castle Point (-90.24817, 38.75811)
End: Ironton (-90.62734, 37.59727)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.5 gal
13.25 L · about $13.20
Round trip
$26.40
7 gal · 26.5 L
Estimated CO2
31.1 kg one way
Round trip: 62.2 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.20 $26.40
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.89 $29.77
Premium $4.65 $16.29 $32.58
Diesel $5.30 $18.56 $37.13

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Castle Point and Ironton. The current time is 16:37:42.

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.