How far is Castle Point, MO from Oregon County, MO?

The driving distance from Castle Point, MO to Oregon County, MO is about 221.1 miles (355.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.4 miles (251.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
221.14 mi
04h 45m
Flight
156.42 mi
251.73 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.42 mi
Kilometers
251.73 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
221.14 mi
Kilometers
355.89 km
Drive Time
04h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oregon County
Thu, Oct 15, 6:08 PM CDT
Return by in Castle Point
Thu, Oct 15, 10:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Castle Point
2026-10-15T13:22
Arrive Oregon County
Thu, Oct 15, 6:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Castle Point
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Central
MO

Township in Madison County, Missouri, USA

From Castle Point
110.6 mi
02h 22m
To Oregon County
110.5 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Castle Point and Oregon County.

  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

    2 mi · 3 min · Halls Ferry Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Halls Ferry Circle

    142 m · 10 sec · Halls Ferry Road

  5. 5

    Exit the rotary onto Halls Ferry Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Halls Ferry Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto North Broadway

    2 mi · 5 min · North Broadway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Carrie Avenue

    960 ft · 35 sec · Carrie Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 70 East

    1011 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Mark Twain Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Mark Twain Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Andy Gammon Memorial Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Andy Gammon Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Third Street Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Third Street Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Ozark Expressway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Ozark Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Ozark Expressway

    13.2 mi · 17 min · Ozark Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

    18.3 mi · 20 min · Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67 South: Farmington, Poplar Bluff

    914 ft · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    729 ft · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    9 m · 1 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout

    81.4 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    842 ft · 21 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    36 m · 3 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    13.4 mi · 20 min

  23. 23

    Continue on North Main Street

    25.8 mi · 37 min · North Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right

    27.7 mi · 33 min

  25. 25

    Turn left

    25.9 mi · 38 min

  26. 26

    Turn left

    1 km · 58 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on Tucker Creek Road

    2584 ft · 2 min · Tucker Creek Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tucker Creek Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 67 South
81.9 mi · 37%
North Main Street
25.8 mi · 12%
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
18.3 mi · 8%
Ozark Expressway
14.1 mi · 6%
Halls Ferry Road
2.91 mi · 1%
North Broadway
2.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 67 South

Exit the roundabout

81.4 mi · 01h 34m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.7 mi
156.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Central
02h 22m from Castle Point
Leave By
7:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Castle Point and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Oregon County.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Castle Point to Oregon County?

The road trip is about 221.1 miles (355.9 km) and usually takes 04h 45m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Central is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.6 miles from Castle Point and 110.5 miles from Oregon County.

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

The direct path is about 156.4 miles (251.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.01 one way or $62.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Castle Point and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Oregon County.

Stop Ideas Near Central

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

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

RAIL

Poplar Bluff

79 mi away
400 South Main St.
RAIL

Carbondale station

104 mi away
401 South Illinois St.
RAIL

Du Quoin

115 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Castle Point and Oregon County. Straight-line distance: 156.42 mi (251.73 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
Oregon County

#2 Oregon County

County in Missouri, United States

Population10,411
Coordinates36.6867200, -91.4032900
Altitude240
CountryUnited States
Start: Castle Point (-90.24817, 38.75811)
End: Oregon County (-91.40329, 36.68672)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 356 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.8 gal
29.54 L · about $31.01
Round trip
$62.01
15.6 gal · 59.08 L
Estimated CO2
69.3 kg one way
Round trip: 138.6 kg / 306 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.98 $31.01 $62.01
Mid-grade $4.34 $33.86 $67.72
Premium $4.71 $36.71 $73.43
Diesel $5.99 $46.71 $93.41

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Castle Point and Oregon County. The current time is 13:22:56.

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.