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

The driving distance from Castle Point, MO to Kennett, MO is about 220 miles (354 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174.5 miles (280.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 17m 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
219.97 mi
04h 08m
Flight
174.57 mi
280.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.57 mi
Kilometers
280.94 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
219.97 mi
Kilometers
354.01 km
Drive Time
04h 08m

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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 04h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kennett
Thu, Apr 23, 11:43 AM CDT
Return by in Castle Point
Thu, Apr 23, 3:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Castle Point
2026-04-23T07:34
Arrive Kennett
Thu, Apr 23, 11:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 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
8:42 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pocahontas
MO

Town in Missouri

From Castle Point
110 mi
02h 04m
To Kennett
109.9 mi
02h 04m

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

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    175.1 mi · 3 hr 8 min · Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 412 West: Hayti, Kennett

    2639 ft · 45 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    17.4 mi · 21 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Kennett Street

    41 m · 4 sec · Kennett Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kennett Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
175 mi · 80%
US 412 West
17.9 mi · 8%
Ozark Expressway
14.1 mi · 6%
Halls Ferry Road
2.91 mi · 1%
North Broadway
2.01 mi · 1%
Third Street Expressway
1.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

175 mi · 03h 08m

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
04h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.5 mi
174.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pocahontas
02h 04m from Castle Point
Leave By
8:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Castle Point and Mostly Sunny near Kennett.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 220 miles (354 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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?

Pocahontas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110 miles from Castle Point and 109.9 miles from Kennett.

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

The direct path is about 174.5 miles (280.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.5 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 8:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.26 one way or $58.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pocahontas

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

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

RAIL

Carbondale station

45 mi away
401 South Illinois St.
BUS

Marion, IL

66 mi away
2100 West Main Street
BUS

Vienna, IL

66 mi away
504 West Vine Street
RAIL

Du Quoin

67 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Castle Point and Kennett. Straight-line distance: 174.57 mi (280.94 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
Kennett

#2 Kennett

City in Dunklin County, Missouri, United States

Population10,034
Coordinates36.2361800, -90.0556500
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Castle Point (-90.24817, 38.75811)
End: Kennett (-90.05565, 36.23618)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 354 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.76 gal
29.38 L · about $29.26
Round trip
$58.53
15.52 gal · 58.76 L
Estimated CO2
69 kg one way
Round trip: 137.9 kg / 304 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.26 $58.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.00 $66.01
Premium $4.65 $36.12 $72.23
Diesel $5.30 $41.16 $82.32

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 Kennett. The current time is 07:34:56.

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.