How far is Castle Point, MO from Sugar Creek, MO?

The driving distance from Castle Point, MO to Sugar Creek, MO is about 237.9 miles (382.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 226.8 miles (365 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 17m 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
237.88 mi
04h 38m
Flight
226.83 mi
365.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
226.83 mi
Kilometers
365.04 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
237.88 mi
Kilometers
382.83 km
Drive Time
04h 38m

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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 04h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sugar Creek
Fri, May 1, 4:18 AM CDT
Return by in Castle Point
Fri, May 1, 8:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Castle Point
2026-04-30T23:39
Arrive Sugar Creek
Fri, May 1, 4:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 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
7:42 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
Columbia
MO

The most populous city in the state of Missouri.

From Castle Point
118.7 mi
02h 19m
To Sugar Creek
119.2 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph W
Destination
66°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Castle Point and Sugar Creek.

  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

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40: Blue Ridge Boulevard

    994 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US 40 West

    96 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight

    1186 ft · 28 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Sterling Avenue

    4.2 mi · 8 min · South Sterling Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Kentucky Avenue

    18 m · 3 sec · South Kentucky Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Kentucky Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
216 mi · 91%
Rosemary Straub Davison Highway
8.56 mi · 4%
South Sterling Avenue
4.16 mi · 2%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
3.82 mi · 2%
Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
1.81 mi · 1%
I 70
0.75 mi
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
04h 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
226.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbia
02h 19m from Castle Point
Leave By
7:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Castle Point and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sugar Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Castle Point to Sugar Creek?

The road trip is about 237.9 miles (382.8 km) and usually takes 04h 38m 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?

Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.7 miles from Castle Point and 119.2 miles from Sugar Creek.

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

The direct path is about 226.8 miles (365 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 7:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.64 one way or $63.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Castle Point and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sugar Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Columbia

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

44 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Sedalia

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

Hermann

83 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Castle Point and Sugar Creek. Straight-line distance: 226.83 mi (365.04 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
Sugar Creek

#2 Sugar Creek

City in Missouri

Population3,235
Coordinates39.1097300, -94.4446700
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Start: Castle Point (-90.24817, 38.75811)
End: Sugar Creek (-94.44467, 39.10973)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 383 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.39 gal
31.77 L · about $31.64
Round trip
$63.28
16.78 gal · 63.54 L
Estimated CO2
74.6 kg one way
Round trip: 149.1 kg / 329 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.64 $63.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.68 $71.37
Premium $4.65 $39.05 $78.09
Diesel $5.30 $44.50 $89.00

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Castle Point and Sugar Creek. The current time is 23:39:23.

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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.