How far is Castle Point, MO from Thayer, MO?
The driving distance from Castle Point, MO to Thayer, MO is about 234.9 miles (378.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169.7 miles (273.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Castle Point and Thayer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Castle Point and Thayer.
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Start on Lord Drive
2556 ft · 2 min · Lord Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Chambers Road
2011 ft · 40 sec · Chambers Road
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Turn left onto Halls Ferry Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Halls Ferry Road
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Turn right onto Jennings Station Road
3.3 mi · 7 min · Jennings Station Road
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Continue on Kienlen Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Kienlen Avenue
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Continue on North Skinker Boulevard
2.8 mi · 5 min · North Skinker Boulevard
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Continue on McCausland Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · McCausland Avenue
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Turn left onto Arsenal Street
1239 ft · 40 sec · Arsenal Street
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Turn right onto Jamieson Avenue
625 ft · 15 sec · Jamieson Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 44 West
941 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
1.2 km · 55 sec · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
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Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
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Continue on Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
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Continue on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
91.3 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
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Take the exit slight right toward MO E: Rolla
910 ft · 19 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Tim Bradley Way
90 m · 6 sec · Tim Bradley Way
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Exit the roundabout onto Tim Bradley Way
2010 ft · 49 sec · Tim Bradley Way
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Turn slight right onto North Bishop Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · North Bishop Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on North Bishop Avenue
44 m · 3 sec · North Bishop Avenue
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Continue on North Bishop Avenue
65.7 mi · 1 hr 23 min · North Bishop Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward US 60 East, US 63 South: Willow Springs
13.9 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 63 South: West Plains, Thayer
43.8 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right
63 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto West Walnut Street
788 ft · 24 sec · West Walnut Street
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Turn right onto Front Street
133 m · 19 sec · Front Street
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Turn sharp right
23 m · 3 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 Thayer.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
Continue on Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
91.3 mi · 01h 40m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Castle Point to Thayer?
The road trip is about 234.9 miles (378.1 km) and usually takes 04h 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?
Rolla is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.5 miles from Castle Point and 117.5 miles from Thayer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169.7 miles (273.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.2 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.26 one way or $62.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Castle Point and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Thayer.
Stop Ideas Near Rolla
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 Rolla.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Castle Point and Thayer. Straight-line distance: 169.7 mi (273.1 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 |
End: Thayer (-91.5382, 36.52451)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 378 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 55m |
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 | $31.26 | $62.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.26 | $70.51 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $38.58 | $77.16 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $43.97 | $87.94 |
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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