How far is Castle Point, MO from Poplar Bluff, MO?

The driving distance from Castle Point, MO to Poplar Bluff, MO is about 162.7 miles (261.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.5 miles (222.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m 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
162.68 mi
03h 16m
Flight
138.49 mi
222.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.49 mi
Kilometers
222.88 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.68 mi
Kilometers
261.81 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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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 03h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Poplar Bluff
Wed, Jun 3, 4:35 AM CDT
Return by in Castle Point
Wed, Jun 3, 7:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Castle Point
2026-06-03T01:19
Arrive Poplar Bluff
Wed, Jun 3, 4:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:28 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
Farmington
MO

City in St.

From Castle Point
81.4 mi
01h 38m
To Poplar Bluff
81.3 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Castle Point and Poplar Bluff.

  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

    113 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto North Westwood Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Westwood Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on State Street

    1396 ft · 26 sec · State Street

  22. 22

    Continue on North Westwood Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Westwood Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Pine Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Pine Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Pine Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 67 South
113 mi · 70%
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
18.3 mi · 11%
Ozark Expressway
14.1 mi · 9%
North Westwood Boulevard
2.93 mi · 2%
Halls Ferry Road
2.91 mi · 2%
North Broadway
2.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 67 South

Exit the roundabout

113 mi · 02h 10m

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
03h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.2 mi
138.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farmington
01h 38m from Castle Point
Leave By
10:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Castle Point and Sunny near Poplar Bluff.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Castle Point to Poplar Bluff?

The road trip is about 162.7 miles (261.8 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?

Farmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.4 miles from Castle Point and 81.3 miles from Poplar Bluff.

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

The direct path is about 138.5 miles (222.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 10:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.65 one way or $43.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Farmington

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

89 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

96 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Washington

101 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Carbondale station

106 mi away
401 South Illinois St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Castle Point and Poplar Bluff. Straight-line distance: 138.49 mi (222.88 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
Poplar Bluff

#2 Poplar Bluff

City in Butler County in Southeast Missouri, United States

Population16,807
Coordinates36.7570000, -90.3928900
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: Castle Point (-90.24817, 38.75811)
End: Poplar Bluff (-90.39289, 36.757)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 262 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.74 gal
21.73 L · about $21.65
Round trip
$43.29
11.48 gal · 43.46 L
Estimated CO2
51 kg one way
Round trip: 102 kg / 225 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.65 $43.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.41 $48.82
Premium $4.65 $26.71 $53.43
Diesel $5.30 $30.44 $60.89

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Castle Point and Poplar Bluff. The current time is 01:19:10.

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.