How far is Castor, MO from Arab, MO?

The driving distance from Castor, MO to Arab, MO is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.7 miles (9.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.06 mi
00h 21m
Flight
5.7 mi
9.17 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.7 mi
Kilometers
9.17 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
10.06 mi
Kilometers
16.19 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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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 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arab
Thu, Apr 23, 10:12 AM CDT
Return by in Castor
Thu, Apr 23, 10:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Castor
2026-04-23T09:50
Arrive Arab
Thu, Apr 23, 10:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Castor
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Advance
MO

City in Stoddard County, Missouri, United States

From Castor
5 mi
00h 10m
To Arab
5 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 15 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Castor and Arab.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Castor and Arab.

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 640

    1.7 mi · 7 min · County Road 640

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    6.8 mi · 12 min

  4. 4

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Castor and Arab.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
4 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 640
1.74 mi · 17%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

6.85 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
5.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Advance
00h 10m from Castor
Leave By
7:48 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Castor and Sunny near Arab.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Castor to Arab?

The road trip is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Advance is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Castor and 5 miles from Arab.

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

The direct path is about 5.7 miles (9.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.32 one way or $2.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Castor and Sunny near Arab.

Stop Ideas Near Advance

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

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

RAIL

Poplar Bluff

58 mi away
400 South Main St.
RAIL

Carbondale station

92 mi away
401 South Illinois St.
BUS

Vienna, IL

96 mi away
504 West Vine Street
BUS

Marion, IL

110 mi away
2100 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Castor and Arab. Straight-line distance: 5.7 mi (9.17 km).

Castor

#1 Castor

Unincorporated community in Missouri

Population4,951
Coordinates37.0675500, -89.9787100
Altitude107
CountryUnited States
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#2 Arab

Arab is a place in Missouri, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.0936600, -90.0767700
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: Castor (-89.97871, 37.06755)
End: Arab (-90.07677, 37.09366)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.35 gal
1.34 L · about $1.32
Round trip
$2.64
0.7 gal · 2.68 L
Estimated CO2
3.1 kg one way
Round trip: 6.2 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.32 $2.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.49 $2.98
Premium $4.65 $1.63 $3.26
Diesel $5.30 $1.86 $3.71

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Castor and Arab. The current time is 09:50:41.

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.