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

The driving distance from Castle Point, MO to Louisiana, MO is about 78.3 miles (126 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.3 miles (103.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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
78.32 mi
01h 48m
Flight
64.29 mi
103.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.29 mi
Kilometers
103.47 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.32 mi
Kilometers
126.04 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Louisiana
Fri, May 1, 1:18 AM CDT
Return by in Castle Point
Fri, May 1, 3:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Castle Point
2026-04-30T23:29
Arrive Louisiana
Fri, May 1, 1:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:52 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
Winfield
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Castle Point
39.1 mi
00h 54m
To Louisiana
39.1 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph W
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.7 mi · 15 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 79: Elsberry, Louisiana

    725 ft · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on MO 79: Elsberry, Clarksville, Louisiana

    572 ft · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    53.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Georgia Street

    1194 ft · 26 sec · Georgia Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North 7th Street

    90 m · 15 sec · North 7th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Tennessee Street

    11 m · 2 sec · Tennessee Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tennessee Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
12.2 mi · 16%
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
8.56 mi · 11%
I 70
0.75 mi · 1%
New Halls Ferry Road
0.69 mi · 1%
Dunn Road
0.36 mi
Halls Ferry Road
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

53.9 mi · 01h 14m

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
01h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
64.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winfield
00h 54m from Castle Point
Leave By
2:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Castle Point and Mostly Sunny near Louisiana.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78.3 miles (126 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Winfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.1 miles from Castle Point and 39.1 miles from Louisiana.

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

The direct path is about 64.3 miles (103.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.41 one way or $20.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Winfield

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

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

RAIL

Alton

53 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Kirkwood

54 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Washington

54 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

62 mi away
551 South 16th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Castle Point and Louisiana. Straight-line distance: 64.29 mi (103.47 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
Louisiana

#2 Louisiana

Town in Pike County, Missouri, United States

Population3,219
Coordinates39.4489400, -91.0515300
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Start: Castle Point (-90.24817, 38.75811)
End: Louisiana (-91.05153, 39.44894)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.76 gal
10.46 L · about $10.41
Round trip
$20.82
5.52 gal · 20.92 L
Estimated CO2
24.5 kg one way
Round trip: 49.1 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.41 $20.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.74 $23.48
Premium $4.65 $12.85 $25.69
Diesel $5.30 $14.64 $29.28

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Castle Point and Louisiana. The current time is 23:29:40.

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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.