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

The driving distance from Crane, MO to Castle Point, MO is about 257.7 miles (414.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 222 miles (357.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 11m 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
257.75 mi
04h 05m
Flight
221.97 mi
357.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
221.97 mi
Kilometers
357.22 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
257.75 mi
Kilometers
414.81 km
Drive Time
04h 05m

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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 04h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Castle Point
Thu, Apr 23, 10:15 AM CDT
Return by in Crane
Thu, Apr 23, 2:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crane
2026-04-23T06:10
Arrive Castle Point
Thu, Apr 23, 10:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crane
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
Newburg
MO

City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States

From Crane
125.3 mi
02h 02m
To Castle Point
132.4 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 17 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 Crane and Castle Point.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Rose Avenue

    10.9 mi · 16 min · West Rose Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 1 min

  3. 3

    Continue on Northeast Elm Street

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Northeast Elm Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 44 East: Springfield

    1127 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway

    206.7 mi · 3 hr 46 min · Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

    1 km · 48 sec · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Jamieson Avenue

    651 ft · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Jamieson Avenue

    69 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Jamieson Avenue

    1486 ft · 47 sec · Jamieson Avenue

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Arsenal Street

    1198 ft · 38 sec · Arsenal Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto McCausland Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · McCausland Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on South Skinker Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 5 min · South Skinker Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Kienlen Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Kienlen Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Jennings Station Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Jennings Station Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Halls Ferry Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Halls Ferry Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Chambers Road

    2011 ft · 39 sec · Chambers Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Lord Drive

    2556 ft · 2 min · Lord Drive

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lord Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crane 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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway
207 mi · 80%
West Rose Avenue
11.7 mi · 5%
Northeast Elm Street
9.04 mi · 4%
Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial H
3.54 mi · 1%
Jennings Station Road
3.28 mi · 1%
South Skinker Boulevard
2.81 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway

Merge slight left onto Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway

207 mi · 03h 46m

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
04h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.7 mi
222 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newburg
02h 02m from Crane
Leave By
8:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Crane 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 Crane to Castle Point?

The road trip is about 257.7 miles (414.8 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?

Newburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.3 miles from Crane and 132.4 miles from Castle Point.

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

The direct path is about 222 miles (357.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.7 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 8:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.32 one way or $68.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Newburg

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

78 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

97 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

106 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crane and Castle Point. Straight-line distance: 221.97 mi (357.22 km).

Crane

#1 Crane

City in Stone County, Missouri, United States

Population1,364
Coordinates36.9053400, -93.5715800
Altitude350
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: West Rose Avenue (-93.5715, 36.90546)
End: Count Drive (-90.248701, 38.758102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 415 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.1 gal
34.43 L · about $34.32
Round trip
$68.63
18.2 gal · 68.86 L
Estimated CO2
80.9 kg one way
Round trip: 161.7 kg / 356 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.32 $68.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.70 $77.40
Premium $4.65 $42.35 $84.70
Diesel $5.30 $48.27 $96.53

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 Crane and Castle Point. The current time is 06:10:04.

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.