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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pulaski County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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Start on Lord Drive
2556 ft · 2 min · Lord Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Chambers Road
2011 ft · 40 sec · Chambers Road
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Turn left onto Halls Ferry Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Halls Ferry Road
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Turn right onto Jennings Station Road
3.3 mi · 7 min · Jennings Station Road
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Continue on Kienlen Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Kienlen Avenue
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Continue on North Skinker Boulevard
2.8 mi · 5 min · North Skinker Boulevard
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Continue on McCausland Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · McCausland Avenue
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Turn left onto Arsenal Street
1239 ft · 40 sec · Arsenal Street
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Turn right onto Jamieson Avenue
625 ft · 15 sec · Jamieson Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 44 West
941 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
1.2 km · 55 sec · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
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Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
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Continue on Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
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Continue on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
238.5 mi · 4 hr 20 min · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 97: Pierce City, Stotts City
981 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left
806 ft · 18 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
2 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
8.5 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto East Madison Street
884 ft · 23 sec · East Madison Street
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Turn left onto North Elm Street
2803 ft · 1 min · North Elm Street
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Turn left onto East Washington Avenue
154 m · 24 sec · East Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto Myrtle Street
60 m · 11 sec · Myrtle Street
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Turn right
23 m · 6 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 Pierce City.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Robert.
Jefferson City
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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).
#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 Pierce City
City in Lawrence County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 1,309 |
| Coordinates | 36.9459000, -94.0002100 |
| Altitude | 371 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pierce City (-94.00021, 36.9459)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 434 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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