How far is Clarkton, MO from Castle Point, MO?

The driving distance from Clarkton, MO to Castle Point, MO is about 206.1 miles (331.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.1 miles (257.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 39m 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
206.11 mi
03h 19m
Flight
160.1 mi
257.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.1 mi
Kilometers
257.65 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.11 mi
Kilometers
331.7 km
Drive Time
03h 19m

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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 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Castle Point
Thu, Apr 23, 10:50 AM CDT
Return by in Clarkton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarkton
2026-04-23T07:30
Arrive Castle Point
Thu, Apr 23, 10:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 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
10:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clarkton
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Old Appleton
MO

Village in the United States

From Clarkton
102.2 mi
01h 39m
To Castle Point
103.9 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clarkton and Castle Point.

  1. 1

    Start on East Clark Street

    33 m · 7 sec · East Clark Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1437 ft · 41 sec

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    25.1 mi · 37 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    16.1 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Saint Louis

    1793 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    27.4 mi · 29 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    101.5 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Rosa Parks Highway

    14 mi · 18 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Third Street Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Third Street Expressway

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Andy Gammon Memorial Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Andy Gammon Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Mark Twain Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Mark Twain Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward West Florissant Avenue

    1121 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto West Florissant Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West Florissant Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Riverview Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Riverview Boulevard

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Halls Ferry Circle

    154 m · 10 sec · Halls Ferry Road

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary onto Halls Ferry Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Halls Ferry Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Chambers Road

    2011 ft · 39 sec · Chambers Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Lord Drive

    2556 ft · 2 min · Lord Drive

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lord Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
129 mi · 63%
North Main Street
24.1 mi · 12%
Rosa Parks Highway
14 mi · 7%
West Florissant Avenue
2.15 mi · 1%
Mark Twain Expressway
2.09 mi · 1%
Third Street Expressway
2.05 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Keep slight left

102 mi · 01h 49m

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 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46 mi
160.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Old Appleton
01h 39m from Clarkton
Leave By
10:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clarkton and Mostly Sunny near Castle Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clarkton to Castle Point?

The road trip is about 206.1 miles (331.7 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?

Old Appleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.2 miles from Clarkton and 103.9 miles from Castle Point.

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

The direct path is about 160.1 miles (257.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 46 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 10:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.42 one way or $54.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clarkton and Mostly Sunny near Castle Point.

Stop Ideas Near Old Appleton

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

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

RAIL

Carbondale station

46 mi away
401 South Illinois St.
RAIL

Du Quoin

62 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.
BUS

Marion, IL

69 mi away
2100 West Main Street
BUS

Vienna, IL

75 mi away
504 West Vine Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarkton and Castle Point. Straight-line distance: 160.1 mi (257.65 km).

Clarkton

#1 Clarkton

City in Dunklin County, Missouri, United States

Population1,139
Coordinates36.4517300, -89.9670400
Altitude86
CountryUnited States
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#2 Castle Point

A census-designated place in Jefferson County, Missouri.

Population90,070
Coordinates38.7581100, -90.2481700
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: East Clark Street (-89.96703, 36.451672)
End: Count Drive (-90.248701, 38.758102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 332 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.27 gal
27.53 L · about $27.42
Round trip
$54.83
14.54 gal · 55.06 L
Estimated CO2
64.6 kg one way
Round trip: 129.2 kg / 285 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.42 $54.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.92 $61.84
Premium $4.65 $33.83 $67.67
Diesel $5.30 $38.56 $77.12

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 Clarkton and Castle Point. The current time is 07:30:31.

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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.