How far is Castle Point, MO from Portageville, MO?
The driving distance from Castle Point, MO to Portageville, MO is about 188 miles (302.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164 miles (263.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 05m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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 Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Castle Point and Portageville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Castle Point and Portageville.
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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
2 mi · 3 min · Halls Ferry Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Halls Ferry Circle
142 m · 10 sec · Halls Ferry Road
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Exit the rotary onto Halls Ferry Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Halls Ferry Road
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Turn slight right onto North Broadway
2 mi · 5 min · North Broadway
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Turn right onto Carrie Avenue
960 ft · 35 sec · Carrie Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 70 East
1011 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mark Twain Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Mark Twain Expressway
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Continue on Andy Gammon Memorial Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Andy Gammon Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Third Street Expressway
2 mi · 3 min · Third Street Expressway
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Continue on Ozark Expressway
1.4 km · 1 min · Ozark Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Ozark Expressway
13.2 mi · 17 min · Ozark Expressway
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Continue on Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway
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Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
160.1 mi · 2 hr 52 min · Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 162: Portageville
1184 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right
3079 ft · 52 sec
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Continue on East Main Street
843 ft · 23 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Castle Point and Portageville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
160 mi · 02h 52m
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.
Sunny leaving Castle Point and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Portageville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Castle Point to Portageville?
The road trip is about 188 miles (302.6 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?
Perryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.1 miles from Castle Point and 94 miles from Portageville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164 miles (263.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 9:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.04 one way or $50.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Castle Point and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Portageville.
Stop Ideas Near Perryville
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 Perryville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Castle Point and Portageville. Straight-line distance: 163.95 mi (263.86 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 Portageville
City in New Madrid County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 2,869 |
| Coordinates | 36.4253400, -89.6995300 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| Country | United States |
End: Portageville (-89.69953, 36.42534)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 303 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
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 | $25.04 | $50.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.24 | $56.48 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.90 | $61.81 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $35.22 | $70.44 |
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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