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

The driving distance from Castle Point, MO to Pierce City, MO is about 269.6 miles (433.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 239.9 miles (386.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 26m 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
269.53 mi
05h 13m
Flight
239.92 mi
386.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
239.92 mi
Kilometers
386.12 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
269.53 mi
Kilometers
433.76 km
Drive Time
05h 13m

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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 05h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pierce City
Thu, Apr 23, 2:16 PM CDT
Return by in Castle Point
Thu, Apr 23, 7:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Castle Point
2026-04-23T09:03
Arrive Pierce City
Thu, Apr 23, 2:16 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:13 AM to 1:13 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
6:34 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
Saint Robert
MO

City in Pulaski County, Missouri, United States

From Castle Point
134.7 mi
02h 36m
To Pierce City
134.9 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph S
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 21 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

    238.5 mi · 4 hr 20 min · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 97: Pierce City, Stotts City

    981 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    806 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Turn left

    8.5 mi · 15 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Madison Street

    884 ft · 23 sec · East Madison Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Elm Street

    2803 ft · 1 min · North Elm Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Washington Avenue

    154 m · 24 sec · East Washington Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Myrtle Street

    60 m · 11 sec · Myrtle Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    23 m · 6 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
239 mi · 88%
Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial H
3.53 mi · 1%
Jennings Station Road
3.28 mi · 1%
North Skinker Boulevard
2.81 mi · 1%
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.75 mi · 1%
Halls Ferry Road
1.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

Continue on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

239 mi · 04h 20m

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
05h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.7 mi
239.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Robert
02h 36m from Castle Point
Leave By
6:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Castle Point and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pierce City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 269.6 miles (433.8 km) and usually takes 05h 13m 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?

Saint Robert is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.7 miles from Castle Point and 134.9 miles from Pierce City.

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

The direct path is about 239.9 miles (386.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 6:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.86 one way or $71.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Saint Robert

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

84 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

117 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Castle Point and Pierce City. Straight-line distance: 239.92 mi (386.12 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
Pierce City

#2 Pierce City

City in Lawrence County, Missouri, United States

Population1,309
Coordinates36.9459000, -94.0002100
Altitude371
CountryUnited States
Start: Castle Point (-90.24817, 38.75811)
End: Pierce City (-94.00021, 36.9459)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 434 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.51 gal
36 L · about $35.86
Round trip
$71.72
19.02 gal · 72 L
Estimated CO2
84.5 kg one way
Round trip: 169 kg / 373 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $35.86 $71.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.45 $80.89
Premium $4.65 $44.26 $88.52
Diesel $5.30 $50.44 $100.88

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Castle Point and Pierce City. The current time is 09:03:01.

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.