How far is Castle Point, MO from Rock Port, MO?

The driving distance from Castle Point, MO to Rock Port, MO is about 361.1 miles (581.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 302.9 miles (487.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
361.1 mi
06h 51m
Flight
302.85 mi
487.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
302.85 mi
Kilometers
487.39 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
361.1 mi
Kilometers
581.14 km
Drive Time
06h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rock Port
Wed, May 13, 3:34 AM CDT
Return by in Castle Point
Wed, May 13, 10:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Castle Point
2026-05-12T20:42
Arrive Rock Port
Wed, May 13, 3:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:52 PM to 2:22 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Castle Point
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Emma
MO

City in Lafayette and Saline counties in the U.

From Castle Point
180.3 mi
03h 25m
To Rock Port
180.8 mi
03h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Castle Point and Rock Port.

  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

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on George Brett Super Highway

    1.4 km · 58 sec · George Brett Super Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 435 North, US 24 East: Des Moines

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on I435 N

    1.3 mi · 1 min · I435 N

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    20.9 mi · 22 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph

    37.1 mi · 40 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    53.5 mi · 57 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 111: Langdon, Rock Port

    1454 ft · 27 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Lewis & Clark Trail

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Lewis & Clark Trail

  26. 26

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto West Clay Street

    637 ft · 30 sec · West Clay Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto South Nebraska Street

    26 m · 4 sec · South Nebraska Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Nebraska Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
29 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
216 mi · 60%
I 29 North
90.7 mi · 25%
I435 N
22.1 mi · 6%
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
8.56 mi · 2%
Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
7.84 mi · 2%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
5.56 mi · 2%
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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 51m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.2 mi
302.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emma
03h 25m from Castle Point
Leave By
10:16 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Castle Point and Mostly Sunny near Rock Port.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Castle Point to Rock Port?

The road trip is about 361.1 miles (581.1 km) and usually takes 06h 51m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Emma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 180.3 miles from Castle Point and 180.8 miles from Rock Port.

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

The direct path is about 302.9 miles (487.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.2 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.04 one way or $96.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Castle Point and Mostly Sunny near Rock Port.

Stop Ideas Near Emma

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

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

RAIL

Warrensburg

31 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Sedalia

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

Lee's Summit

77 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Independence

82 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Castle Point and Rock Port. Straight-line distance: 302.85 mi (487.39 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
Rock Port

#2 Rock Port

City in Atchison County, Missouri, United States

Population1,183
Coordinates40.4111100, -95.5169300
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Start: Castle Point (-90.24817, 38.75811)
End: Rock Port (-95.51693, 40.41111)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 581 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.74 gal
48.23 L · about $48.04
Round trip
$96.09
25.48 gal · 96.46 L
Estimated CO2
113.2 kg one way
Round trip: 226.4 kg / 499 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $48.04 $96.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $54.18 $108.37
Premium $4.65 $59.29 $118.58
Diesel $5.30 $67.57 $135.15

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Castle Point and Rock Port. The current time is 20:42:34.

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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.