How far is Castle Point, MO from Lake Lotawana, MO?
The driving distance from Castle Point, MO to Lake Lotawana, MO is about 229.3 miles (369.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 215.3 miles (346.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 37m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in the state of Missouri.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Castle Point and Lake Lotawana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Castle Point and Lake Lotawana.
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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
207.7 mi · 3 hr 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO AA, US 40, MO BB: Grain Valley, Buckner
1126 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on South Buckner Tarsney Road /Missouri BB Highway
955 ft · 33 sec · South Buckner Tarsney Road /Missouri BB Highway
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Continue on South Buckner Tarsney Road / Missouri BB Highway
763 ft · 14 sec · South Buckner Tarsney Road / Missouri BB Highway
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Continue on South Buckner Tarsney Road / Missouri BB Highway
4.6 mi · 8 min · South Buckner Tarsney Road / Missouri BB Highway
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Turn right onto East Colbern Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · East Colbern Road
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Turn left onto South Lake Shore Drive
1241 ft · 55 sec · South Lake Shore Drive
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Continue on Z Street
1.1 mi · 4 min · Z Street
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Continue on Y Street
1903 ft · 1 min · Y Street
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Continue on X Street
970 ft · 43 sec · X Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · X Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Castle Point and Lake Lotawana.
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
208 mi · 03h 56m
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 Rain Showers then Sunny near Lake Lotawana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Castle Point to Lake Lotawana?
The road trip is about 229.3 miles (369.1 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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?
Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.5 miles from Castle Point and 114.9 miles from Lake Lotawana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 215.3 miles (346.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 7:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.51 one way or $61.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Castle Point and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Lake Lotawana.
Stop Ideas Near Columbia
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 Columbia.
Jefferson City
Sedalia
Hermann
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Castle Point and Lake Lotawana. Straight-line distance: 215.33 mi (346.54 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 Lake Lotawana
City in Jackson County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 2,131 |
| Coordinates | 38.9230600, -94.2441100 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Lotawana (-94.24411, 38.92306)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 369 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 51m |
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 | $30.51 | $61.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.41 | $68.81 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $37.65 | $75.30 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $42.91 | $85.82 |
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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