How far is Castle Point, MO from New Franklin, MO?
The driving distance from Castle Point, MO to New Franklin, MO is about 142 miles (228.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.1 miles (217.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Castle Point and New Franklin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Castle Point and New Franklin.
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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
110.9 mi · 2 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO UU, US 40, MO 240: Fayette
17.6 mi · 22 min
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Turn slight right
544 ft · 9 sec
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Turn straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
12 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Castle Point and New Franklin.
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
111 mi · 02h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Castle Point and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Franklin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Castle Point to New Franklin?
The road trip is about 142 miles (228.5 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?
New Florence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.8 miles from Castle Point and 71.1 miles from New Franklin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.1 miles (217.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 12:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.89 one way or $37.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Castle Point and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Franklin.
Stop Ideas Near New Florence
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 New Florence.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Castle Point and New Franklin. Straight-line distance: 135.06 mi (217.36 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 New Franklin
City in Howard County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 1,057 |
| Coordinates | 39.0172500, -92.7374100 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Franklin (-92.73741, 39.01725)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 228 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $18.89 | $37.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.31 | $42.62 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.32 | $46.63 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.57 | $53.15 |
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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