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

The driving distance from Castle Point, MO to Kirksville, MO is about 202.3 miles (325.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.3 miles (256.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 15m 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
202.26 mi
04h 07m
Flight
159.24 mi
256.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.24 mi
Kilometers
256.28 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
202.26 mi
Kilometers
325.5 km
Drive Time
04h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kirksville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:02 AM CDT
Return by in Castle Point
Sun, Apr 19, 6:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Castle Point
2026-04-18T21:54
Arrive Kirksville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 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
8:44 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
New London
MO

City in Missouri

From Castle Point
101.1 mi
02h 03m
To Kirksville
101.2 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lord Drive

    87 m · 15 sec · Lord Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Duchess Drive

    1166 ft · 53 sec · Duchess Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Edgefield Drive

    1370 ft · 1 min · Edgefield Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Hudson Drive

    1352 ft · 1 min · Hudson Drive

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Halls Ferry Road

    1766 ft · 30 sec · Halls Ferry Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on New Halls Ferry Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · New Halls Ferry Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Dunn Road

    1913 ft · 53 sec · Dunn Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 270 West

    1385 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Rosemary Straub Davison Highway

    8.6 mi · 11 min · Rosemary Straub Davison Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City

    1492 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City

    2478 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Kansas City

    2439 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    21.6 mi · 27 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 61 North: Hannibal

    2234 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    73.3 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Avenue of the Saints

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left

    76 m · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Paris Gravel Road

    2645 ft · 1 min · Paris Gravel Road

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on County Road 422

    85 m · 9 sec · County Road 422

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Veterans Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Veterans Road

  20. 20

    Take the ramp left toward US 36 West, MO 110 West: Monroe City

    1226 ft · 16 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto V.F.W. Memorial Highway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · V.F.W. Memorial Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    52.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 63: Macon, Kirksville

    1054 ft · 29 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Missouri Street

    28.5 mi · 32 min · North Missouri Street

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 63 Business: Kirksville

    1 km · 1 min

  26. 26

    Continue on South Baltimore Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · South Baltimore Street

  27. 27

    Turn slight left onto Kirksville, Truman State University

    76 m · 11 sec

  28. 28

    Continue on South Franklin Street

    2 mi · 5 min · South Franklin Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Franklin Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
73.3 mi · 36%
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
52.9 mi · 26%
North Missouri Street
28.5 mi · 14%
I 70 West
22.1 mi · 11%
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
8.56 mi · 4%
V.F.W. Memorial Highway
5.84 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

73.3 mi · 01h 27m

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 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43 mi
159.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New London
02h 03m from Castle Point
Leave By
8:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Castle Point and Showers And Thunderstorms near Kirksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 202.3 miles (325.5 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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?

New London is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.1 miles from Castle Point and 101.2 miles from Kirksville.

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

The direct path is about 159.3 miles (256.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 43 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 8:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.92 one way or $53.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Castle Point and Showers And Thunderstorms near Kirksville.

Stop Ideas Near New London

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

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

RAIL

Quincy

41 mi away
North 30th St. and Wisman Lane
RAIL

Hermann

98 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

La Plata

105 mi away
535 N. Owensby St.
RAIL

Macomb

115 mi away
120 East Calhoun Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Castle Point and Kirksville. Straight-line distance: 159.24 mi (256.28 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
Kirksville

#2 Kirksville

City in Adair County, Missouri, United States

Population17,653
Coordinates40.1947500, -92.5832500
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Start: Castle Point (-90.24817, 38.75811)
End: Kirksville (-92.58325, 40.19475)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 326 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.14 gal
27.02 L · about $26.92
Round trip
$53.85
14.28 gal · 54.04 L
Estimated CO2
63.5 kg one way
Round trip: 126.9 kg / 280 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.92 $53.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.37 $60.73
Premium $4.65 $33.23 $66.46
Diesel $5.30 $37.87 $75.74

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Castle Point and Kirksville. The current time is 21:54:25.

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.