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

The driving distance from Castle Point, MO to Seneca, MO is about 305 miles (490.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 272.5 miles (438.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 37m 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
304.96 mi
05h 48m
Flight
272.48 mi
438.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
272.48 mi
Kilometers
438.52 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
304.96 mi
Kilometers
490.79 km
Drive Time
05h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seneca
Sat, May 30, 6:27 PM CDT
Return by in Castle Point
Sun, May 31, 12:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Castle Point
2026-05-30T12:39
Arrive Seneca
Sat, May 30, 6:27 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:49 AM to 1:49 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
5:22 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
Stoutland
MO

Human settlement in Missouri, United States of America

From Castle Point
152.3 mi
02h 54m
To Seneca
152.7 mi
02h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph E
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Halls Ferry Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Jennings Station Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Jennings Station Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Kienlen Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Kienlen Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on North Skinker Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 5 min · North Skinker Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on McCausland Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · McCausland Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Arsenal Street

    1239 ft · 40 sec · Arsenal Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Jamieson Avenue

    625 ft · 15 sec · Jamieson Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 44 West

    941 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

    1.2 km · 55 sec · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

    266.5 mi · 4 hr 50 min · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

  15. 15

    Continue on George Washington Carver Memorial Highway

    6.3 mi · 7 min · George Washington Carver Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 43 South: Seneca

    744 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on MO 43 South: Seneca

    112 m · 13 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Coyote Drive

    2303 ft · 47 sec · Coyote Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on Cherokee Avenue

    12.2 mi · 19 min · Cherokee Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Delaware Street

    15 m · 2 sec · Delaware Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Delaware Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
267 mi · 87%
Cherokee Avenue
12.2 mi · 4%
George Washington Carver Memorial Highway
6.33 mi · 2%
Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial H
3.53 mi · 1%
Jennings Station Road
3.28 mi · 1%
North Skinker Boulevard
2.81 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

Continue on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

267 mi · 04h 50m

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 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.5 mi
272.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stoutland
02h 54m from Castle Point
Leave By
5:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Castle Point and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Seneca.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 305 miles (490.8 km) and usually takes 05h 48m 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?

Stoutland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.3 miles from Castle Point and 152.7 miles from Seneca.

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

The direct path is about 272.5 miles (438.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.5 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 5:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.58 one way or $81.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Castle Point and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Seneca.

Stop Ideas Near Stoutland

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

90 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Sedalia

118 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Castle Point and Seneca. Straight-line distance: 272.48 mi (438.52 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
Seneca

#2 Seneca

City in Missouri

Population2,394
Coordinates36.8414600, -94.6110600
Altitude258
CountryUnited States
Start: Castle Point (-90.24817, 38.75811)
End: Seneca (-94.61106, 36.84146)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 491 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.76 gal
40.74 L · about $40.58
Round trip
$81.15
21.52 gal · 81.48 L
Estimated CO2
95.6 kg one way
Round trip: 191.2 kg / 422 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $40.58 $81.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.76 $91.52
Premium $4.65 $50.08 $100.15
Diesel $5.30 $57.07 $114.14

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Castle Point and Seneca. The current time is 12:39:12.

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.