How far is Castle Point, MO from Potosi, MO?

The driving distance from Castle Point, MO to Potosi, MO is about 82.4 miles (132.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.9 miles (102.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
82.39 mi
01h 56m
Flight
63.86 mi
102.78 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.86 mi
Kilometers
102.78 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.39 mi
Kilometers
132.6 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Potosi
Wed, Apr 15, 8:21 PM CDT
Return by in Castle Point
Wed, Apr 15, 10:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Castle Point
2026-04-15T18:24
Arrive Potosi
Wed, Apr 15, 8:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Castle Point
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Herculaneum
MO

Roman town

From Castle Point
41.2 mi
00h 58m
To Potosi
41.2 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Castle Point and Potosi.

  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

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward MO CC, MO 110: Olympian Village, De Soto

    1350 ft · 32 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Fountain City Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Fountain City Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Amvets Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Amvets Drive

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left

    22.6 mi · 37 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East High Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East High Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West High Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway
18.3 mi · 22%
Ozark Expressway
14.1 mi · 17%
US 67 South
6.17 mi · 7%
Halls Ferry Road
2.91 mi · 4%
North Broadway
2.01 mi · 2%
Third Street Expressway
1.96 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

22.6 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.5 mi
63.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Herculaneum
00h 58m from Castle Point
Leave By
2:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Castle Point and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Potosi.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Castle Point to Potosi?

The road trip is about 82.4 miles (132.6 km) and usually takes 01h 56m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Herculaneum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.2 miles from Castle Point and 41.2 miles from Potosi.

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

The direct path is about 63.9 miles (102.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.97 one way or $21.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Castle Point and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Potosi.

Stop Ideas Near Herculaneum

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

35 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

42 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Washington

64 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Alton

74 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Castle Point and Potosi. Straight-line distance: 63.86 mi (102.78 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
Potosi

#2 Potosi

County seat of Washington County, Missouri, United States

Population2,548
Coordinates37.9364400, -90.7879100
Altitude275
CountryUnited States
Start: Castle Point (-90.24817, 38.75811)
End: Potosi (-90.78791, 37.93644)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.91 gal
11.01 L · about $10.97
Round trip
$21.95
5.82 gal · 22.02 L
Estimated CO2
25.9 kg one way
Round trip: 51.7 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.97 $21.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.38 $24.75
Premium $4.65 $13.54 $27.09
Diesel $5.30 $15.43 $30.87

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Castle Point and Potosi. The current time is 18:24:55.

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.