How far is Castle Point, MO from Willow Springs, MO?

The driving distance from Castle Point, MO to Willow Springs, MO is about 187.9 miles (302.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154 miles (247.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 41m 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
187.93 mi
03h 50m
Flight
153.95 mi
247.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.95 mi
Kilometers
247.76 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
187.93 mi
Kilometers
302.44 km
Drive Time
03h 50m

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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 03h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Willow Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 9:12 AM CDT
Return by in Castle Point
Sun, Apr 19, 1:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Castle Point
2026-04-19T05:21
Arrive Willow Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 9:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:18 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
Cuba
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Castle Point
94 mi
01h 55m
To Willow Springs
94 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph W
Destination
67°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Castle Point and Willow Springs.

  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

    91.3 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MO E: Rolla

    910 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Tim Bradley Way

    90 m · 6 sec · Tim Bradley Way

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Tim Bradley Way

    2010 ft · 49 sec · Tim Bradley Way

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto North Bishop Avenue

    9 m · 1 sec · North Bishop Avenue

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on North Bishop Avenue

    44 m · 3 sec · North Bishop Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on North Bishop Avenue

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 23 min · North Bishop Avenue

  21. 21

    Take the ramp straight toward US 60 East, US 63 South: Willow Springs

    8.6 mi · 10 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    1451 ft · 42 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
91.3 mi · 49%
North Bishop Avenue
65.8 mi · 35%
US 60 East
8.84 mi · 5%
Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial H
3.53 mi · 2%
Jennings Station Road
3.28 mi · 2%
North Skinker Boulevard
2.81 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.9 mi
154 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cuba
01h 55m from Castle Point
Leave By
9:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Castle Point and Sunny near Willow Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Castle Point to Willow Springs?

The road trip is about 187.9 miles (302.4 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?

Cuba is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94 miles from Castle Point and 94 miles from Willow Springs.

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

The direct path is about 154 miles (247.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.9 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 9:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.00 one way or $50.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Castle Point and Sunny near Willow Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Cuba

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

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

RAIL

Washington

65 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Hermann

72 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Jefferson City

88 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Kirkwood

104 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Castle Point and Willow Springs. Straight-line distance: 153.95 mi (247.76 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
Willow Springs

#2 Willow Springs

City in Howell County, Missouri, United States

Population2,098
Coordinates36.9922800, -91.9698700
Altitude387
CountryUnited States
Start: Castle Point (-90.24817, 38.75811)
End: Willow Springs (-91.96987, 36.99228)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 302 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.63 gal
25.1 L · about $25.00
Round trip
$50.00
13.26 gal · 50.2 L
Estimated CO2
58.9 kg one way
Round trip: 117.8 kg / 260 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.00 $50.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.20 $56.39
Premium $4.65 $30.86 $61.71
Diesel $5.30 $35.17 $70.33

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Castle Point and Willow Springs. The current time is 05:21:40.

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.