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

The driving distance from Castle Point, MO to Licking, MO is about 145.4 miles (234 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.3 miles (198.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m 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
145.39 mi
02h 56m
Flight
123.32 mi
198.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.32 mi
Kilometers
198.47 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.39 mi
Kilometers
233.98 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Licking
Thu, Apr 23, 2:30 AM CDT
Return by in Castle Point
Thu, Apr 23, 5:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Castle Point
2026-04-22T23:34
Arrive Licking
Thu, Apr 23, 2:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:36 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
Sullivan
MO

City in Missouri

From Castle Point
72.6 mi
01h 28m
To Licking
72.7 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Halls Ferry Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Jennings Station Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Jennings Station Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Kienlen Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Kienlen Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on North Skinker Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 5 min · North Skinker Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on McCausland Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · McCausland Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Arsenal Street

    1239 ft · 40 sec · Arsenal Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Jamieson Avenue

    625 ft · 15 sec · Jamieson Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 44 West

    941 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

    1.2 km · 55 sec · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

    91.3 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MO E: Rolla

    910 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Tim Bradley Way

    90 m · 6 sec · Tim Bradley Way

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Tim Bradley Way

    2010 ft · 49 sec · Tim Bradley Way

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto North Bishop Avenue

    9 m · 1 sec · North Bishop Avenue

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on North Bishop Avenue

    44 m · 3 sec · North Bishop Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on North Bishop Avenue

    33.8 mi · 42 min · North Bishop Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left

    1705 ft · 39 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    21 m · 3 sec · North Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
91.3 mi · 63%
North Bishop Avenue
33.9 mi · 23%
Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial H
3.53 mi · 2%
Jennings Station Road
3.28 mi · 2%
North Skinker Boulevard
2.81 mi · 2%
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.75 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

Continue on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

91.3 mi · 01h 40m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.1 mi
123.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sullivan
01h 28m from Castle Point
Leave By
12:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Castle Point and Mostly Sunny near Licking.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 145.4 miles (234 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?

Sullivan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.6 miles from Castle Point and 72.7 miles from Licking.

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

The direct path is about 123.3 miles (198.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 12:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.35 one way or $38.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sullivan

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

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

RAIL

Washington

41 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Hermann

60 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Kirkwood

78 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

95 mi away
551 South 16th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Castle Point and Licking. Straight-line distance: 123.32 mi (198.47 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
Licking

#2 Licking

City in Texas County, Missouri, United States

Population2,872
Coordinates37.4994900, -91.8571000
Altitude385
CountryUnited States
Start: Castle Point (-90.24817, 38.75811)
End: Licking (-91.8571, 37.49949)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.13 gal
19.42 L · about $19.35
Round trip
$38.69
10.26 gal · 38.84 L
Estimated CO2
45.6 kg one way
Round trip: 91.2 kg / 201 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.35 $38.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.82 $43.64
Premium $4.65 $23.88 $47.75
Diesel $5.30 $27.21 $54.42

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 Licking. The current time is 23:34:05.

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.