How far is Castle Point, MO from Rich Hill, MO?

The driving distance from Castle Point, MO to Rich Hill, MO is about 297.3 miles (478.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 227.2 miles (365.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 40m 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
297.34 mi
05h 50m
Flight
227.25 mi
365.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
227.25 mi
Kilometers
365.72 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
297.34 mi
Kilometers
478.52 km
Drive Time
05h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rich Hill
Wed, Apr 15, 1:50 PM CDT
Return by in Castle Point
Wed, Apr 15, 7:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Castle Point
2026-04-15T08:00
Arrive Rich Hill
Wed, Apr 15, 1:50 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:50 AM to 1:50 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
5:20 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
Pilot Grove
MO

City in Cooper County, Missouri, United States

From Castle Point
148.4 mi
02h 55m
To Rich Hill
148.9 mi
02h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Castle Point and Rich Hill.

  1. 1

    Start on Lord Drive

    87 m · 15 sec · Lord Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Duchess Drive

    1166 ft · 53 sec · Duchess Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Edgefield Drive

    1370 ft · 1 min · Edgefield Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Hudson Drive

    1352 ft · 1 min · Hudson Drive

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Halls Ferry Road

    1766 ft · 30 sec · Halls Ferry Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on New Halls Ferry Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · New Halls Ferry Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Dunn Road

    1913 ft · 53 sec · Dunn Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 270 West

    1385 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Rosemary Straub Davison Highway

    8.6 mi · 11 min · Rosemary Straub Davison Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City

    1492 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City

    2478 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Kansas City

    2439 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    215.4 mi · 4 hr 5 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 470 South, MO 291 South: Lee's Summit

    1418 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on MO 291 South: Harrisonville

    3.3 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Take the ramp right toward US 50 West, MO 291 South: Kansas City

    2959 ft · 54 sec

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 291 South: Jefferson Street, Harrisonville

    767 ft · 19 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on MO 291 South: Harrisonville

    16.9 mi · 25 min

  21. 21

    Continue on Cantrell Road

    629 ft · 19 sec · Cantrell Road

  22. 22

    Take the exit straight toward I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    39.4 mi · 42 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward MO B, MO A: Osceola, Rich Hill

    1013 ft · 22 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    3108 ft · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    119 m · 19 sec · 7th Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Park Street

    36 m · 5 sec · Park Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Park Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
216 mi · 73%
I 49 South
39.6 mi · 13%
MO 291 South
20.4 mi · 7%
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
8.56 mi · 3%
I 470 South
6.64 mi · 2%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
1.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight left

215 mi · 04h 05m

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 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+70.1 mi
227.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pilot Grove
02h 55m from Castle Point
Leave By
5:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Castle Point and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rich Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Castle Point to Rich Hill?

The road trip is about 297.3 miles (478.5 km) and usually takes 05h 50m 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?

Pilot Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.4 miles from Castle Point and 148.9 miles from Rich Hill.

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

The direct path is about 227.2 miles (365.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.1 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 5:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.56 one way or $79.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Castle Point and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rich Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Pilot Grove

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

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

RAIL

Sedalia

33 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot
RAIL

Jefferson City

72 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Warrensburg

73 mi away
100 South Holden St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Castle Point and Rich Hill. Straight-line distance: 227.25 mi (365.72 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
Rich Hill

#2 Rich Hill

City in Missouri

Population1,322
Coordinates38.0964200, -94.3610600
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: Castle Point (-90.24817, 38.75811)
End: Rich Hill (-94.36106, 38.09642)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 479 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.49 gal
39.72 L · about $39.56
Round trip
$79.12
20.98 gal · 79.44 L
Estimated CO2
93.2 kg one way
Round trip: 186.4 kg / 411 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $39.56 $79.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $44.61 $89.23
Premium $4.65 $48.82 $97.64
Diesel $5.30 $55.64 $111.28

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 Rich Hill. The current time is 08:00:25.

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.