How far is Castle Point, MO from Taos, MO?
The driving distance from Castle Point, MO to Taos, MO is about 287 miles (461.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 252.1 miles (405.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 11m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cooper County, Missouri, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Castle Point and Taos.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Castle Point and Taos.
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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
1.4 km · 58 sec · George Brett Super Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 435 North, US 24 East: Des Moines
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
7.8 mi · 9 min · Lamar Hunt Memorial Highway
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Continue on I435 N
1.3 mi · 1 min · I435 N
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Continue straight
20.9 mi · 22 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 29 North, US 71 North: Saint Joseph
13 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO H, MO Z: New Market, Dearborn
851 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left onto MO H, MO Z: New Market, Dearborn
28 m · 6 sec
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Turn left
1.3 km · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 371 Highway
3.1 mi · 6 min · 371 Highway
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Turn left onto Southeast 116 Highway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Southeast 116 Highway
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Turn right
1.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Southeast Taos Road
5 m · 1 sec · Southeast Taos Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southeast Taos Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Castle Point and Taos.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Castle Point and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Taos.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Castle Point to Taos?
The road trip is about 287 miles (461.9 km) and usually takes 05h 35m 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?
Boonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.2 miles from Castle Point and 143.7 miles from Taos.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 252.1 miles (405.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.9 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 5:48 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.20 one way or $76.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Castle Point and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Taos.
Stop Ideas Near Boonville
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 Boonville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Castle Point and Taos. Straight-line distance: 252.11 mi (405.73 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 Taos
City in Buchanan County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 1,157 |
| Coordinates | 39.5775000, -94.8349600 |
| Altitude | 326 |
| Country | United States |
End: Taos (-94.83496, 39.5775)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 462 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 34m |
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 | $38.20 | $76.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $43.08 | $86.17 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $47.15 | $94.29 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $53.73 | $107.46 |
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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