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

The driving distance from Castle Point, MO to Murphy, MO is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.74 mi
00h 44m
Flight
22.55 mi
36.29 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.55 mi
Kilometers
36.29 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.74 mi
Kilometers
44.64 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Murphy
Tue, Nov 10, 7:43 PM CST
Return by in Castle Point
Tue, Nov 10, 8:27 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Castle Point
2026-11-10T18:58
Arrive Murphy
Tue, Nov 10, 7:43 PM CST
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM CST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Castle Point
10:00 PM CST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Shrewsbury
MO

Suburb of St.

From Castle Point
13.9 mi
00h 22m
To Murphy
13.9 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM CST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 7:00 AM CST
Wind
1 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Memphis, Chicago

    2169 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270: Memphis, Chicago

    749 ft · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South: Memphis

    3124 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 30: Gravois Road

    1580 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on MO 30 West: Fenton

    93 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto New Sugar Creek Road

    11 m · 1 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
79.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MO 30 West
5.52 mi · 20%
Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial H
3.53 mi · 13%
Jennings Station Road
3.28 mi · 12%
North Skinker Boulevard
2.81 mi · 10%
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.75 mi · 10%
I 270 South
2.08 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

MO 30 West

Merge slight left

5.46 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
22.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shrewsbury
00h 22m from Castle Point
Leave By
7:02 PM CST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Castle Point and Sunny near Murphy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Shrewsbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Castle Point and 13.9 miles from Murphy.

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

The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.61 one way or $7.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Shrewsbury

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

6 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

12 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

39 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

59 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Castle Point and Murphy. Straight-line distance: 22.55 mi (36.29 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Castle Point

A census-designated place in Jefferson County, Missouri.

Population90,070
Coordinates38.7581100, -90.2481700
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
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#2 Murphy

Murphy is a place in Missouri, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.4903300, -90.4870700
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Start: Castle Point (-90.24817, 38.75811)
End: Murphy (-90.48707, 38.49033)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.98 gal
3.71 L · about $3.61
Round trip
$7.23
1.96 gal · 7.42 L
Estimated CO2
8.7 kg one way
Round trip: 17.4 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.69 $3.61 $7.23
Mid-grade $4.08 $3.99 $7.99
Premium $4.44 $4.35 $8.69
Diesel $5.93 $5.81 $11.62

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 · Nov 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Castle Point and Murphy. The current time is 18:58:47.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.