How far is Castle Point, MO from Wardsville, MO?
The driving distance from Castle Point, MO to Wardsville, MO is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.6 miles (170 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Montgomery County, Missouri, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Castle Point and Wardsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Castle Point and Wardsville.
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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
84.1 mi · 1 hr 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 54: Auxvasse, Mexico, Fulton
1196 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left
31.9 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO C
946 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Southwest Boulevard
136 m · 15 sec · Southwest Boulevard
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Continue on Ellis Boulevard
970 ft · 29 sec · Ellis Boulevard
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Turn right onto Lorenzo Green Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lorenzo Green Drive
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Turn left
3.5 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
59 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
104 m · 7 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 Wardsville.
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
84.1 mi · 01h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Clear leaving Castle Point and Clear near Wardsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Castle Point to Wardsville?
The road trip is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km) and usually takes 02h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
High Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.8 miles from Castle Point and 67 miles from Wardsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.6 miles (170 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.80 one way or $35.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Castle Point and Clear near Wardsville.
Stop Ideas Near High Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to High Hill.
Hermann
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Jefferson City
Kirkwood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Castle Point and Wardsville. Straight-line distance: 105.62 mi (169.98 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 Wardsville
Human settlement in Cole County, Missouri, United States of America
| Population | 1,570 |
| Coordinates | 38.4889200, -92.1743500 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wardsville (-92.17435, 38.48892)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 215 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $17.80 | $35.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.07 | $40.15 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.97 | $43.93 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.03 | $50.07 |
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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