How far is Castle Point, MO from Riverside, MO?
The driving distance from Castle Point, MO to Riverside, MO is about 248.7 miles (400.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 236.2 miles (380.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 48m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Missouri, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Castle Point and Riverside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Castle Point and Riverside.
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Start on Lord Drive
87 m · 15 sec · Lord Drive
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Turn right onto Duchess Drive
1166 ft · 53 sec · Duchess Drive
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Turn right onto Edgefield Drive
1370 ft · 1 min · Edgefield Drive
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Turn left onto Hudson Drive
1352 ft · 1 min · Hudson Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Halls Ferry Road
1766 ft · 30 sec · Halls Ferry Road
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Keep slight left to continue on New Halls Ferry Road
1.1 km · 1 min · New Halls Ferry Road
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Turn left onto Dunn Road
1913 ft · 53 sec · Dunn Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 270 West
1385 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
8.6 mi · 11 min · Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City
1492 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on I 70: Saint Louis, Kansas City
2478 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Kansas City
2439 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
215.4 mi · 4 hr 5 min
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on George Brett Super Highway
6.8 mi · 9 min · George Brett Super Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 670 West, I 70 Alternate, I 35 South: Topeka, Wichita
1120 ft · 21 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward 13th Street, Downtown
905 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on East 13th Street
982 ft · 26 sec · East 13th Street
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Turn right onto Locust Street
2485 ft · 60 sec · Locust Street
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Continue straight
3 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on MO 9 North: Riverside, Parkville
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Briarcliff Parkway
894 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Riverside
76 m · 7 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwest Platte Road
60 m · 4 sec · Northwest Platte Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Northwest Platte Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Northwest Platte Road
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Continue on Northwest Gateway Avenue
1776 ft · 45 sec · Northwest Gateway Avenue
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Turn right
23 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
47 m · 11 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 Riverside.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Riverside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Castle Point to Riverside?
The road trip is about 248.7 miles (400.3 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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?
Huntsdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.1 miles from Castle Point and 124.6 miles from Riverside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 236.2 miles (380.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.11 one way or $66.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Castle Point and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Riverside.
Stop Ideas Near Huntsdale
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 Huntsdale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Castle Point and Riverside. Straight-line distance: 236.24 mi (380.19 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 Riverside
City in Platte County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 3,150 |
| Coordinates | 39.1775000, -94.6130100 |
| Altitude | 236 |
| Country | United States |
End: Riverside (-94.61301, 39.1775)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 400 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 06m |
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 | $33.11 | $66.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $37.34 | $74.68 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $40.86 | $81.72 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $46.57 | $93.14 |
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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