How far is Castle Point, MO from Monroe City, MO?

The driving distance from Castle Point, MO to Monroe City, MO is about 129.3 miles (208.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.8 miles (162.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
129.32 mi
02h 41m
Flight
100.81 mi
162.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.81 mi
Kilometers
162.23 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.32 mi
Kilometers
208.12 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monroe City
Fri, Apr 17, 3:53 AM CDT
Return by in Castle Point
Fri, Apr 17, 6:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Castle Point
2026-04-17T01:11
Arrive Monroe City
Fri, Apr 17, 3:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:06 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
Whiteside
MO

Human settlement in Lincoln County, Missouri, United States of America

From Castle Point
64.6 mi
01h 20m
To Monroe City
64.7 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph S
Destination
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Castle Point and Monroe City.

  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

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 24 West, US 36 Business, MO Z: Monroe City, Paris, Moberly

    1822 ft · 56 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left

    2267 ft · 38 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on 5th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 5th Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1353 ft · 23 sec · North Main Street

  27. 27

    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 Monroe City.

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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
73.3 mi · 57%
I 70 West
22.1 mi · 17%
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
10.7 mi · 8%
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
8.56 mi · 7%
V.F.W. Memorial Highway
5.84 mi · 5%
Veterans Road
2.22 mi · 2%
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 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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.5 mi
100.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whiteside
01h 20m from Castle Point
Leave By
1:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Castle Point and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Monroe City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Castle Point to Monroe City?

The road trip is about 129.3 miles (208.1 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Whiteside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.6 miles from Castle Point and 64.7 miles from Monroe City.

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

The direct path is about 100.8 miles (162.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.20 one way or $34.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Castle Point and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Monroe City.

Stop Ideas Near Whiteside

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

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

RAIL

Hermann

64 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

69 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Alton

82 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Kirkwood

85 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Castle Point and Monroe City. Straight-line distance: 100.81 mi (162.23 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
Monroe City

#2 Monroe City

City in Monroe County, Missouri, United States

Population2,438
Coordinates39.6536500, -91.7346100
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Start: Castle Point (-90.24817, 38.75811)
End: Monroe City (-91.73461, 39.65365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 208 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.56 gal
17.27 L · about $17.20
Round trip
$34.39
9.12 gal · 34.54 L
Estimated CO2
40.5 kg one way
Round trip: 81 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.20 $34.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.39 $38.79
Premium $4.65 $21.22 $42.44
Diesel $5.30 $24.19 $48.37

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Castle Point and Monroe City. The current time is 01:11:21.

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.