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

The driving distance from Dixon, MO to Castle Point, MO is about 141.8 miles (228.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.2 miles (182.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
141.77 mi
02h 17m
Flight
113.13 mi
182.06 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.13 mi
Kilometers
182.06 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.77 mi
Kilometers
228.16 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Castle Point
Sat, May 23, 7:22 PM CDT
Return by in Dixon
Sat, May 23, 9:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dixon
2026-05-23T17:04
Arrive Castle Point
Sat, May 23, 7:22 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dixon
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Oak Grove Village
MO

Human settlement in Franklin County, Missouri, United States of America

From Dixon
67.8 mi
01h 08m
To Castle Point
74 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  2. 2

    Turn left

    9.1 mi · 13 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    604 ft · 17 sec

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 44 East: Rolla

    812 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    107.9 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

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

  7. 7

    Continue on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

    1 km · 48 sec · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Jamieson Avenue

    651 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Jamieson Avenue

    69 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Jamieson Avenue

    1486 ft · 47 sec · Jamieson Avenue

  11. 11

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

    1198 ft · 38 sec · Arsenal Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto McCausland Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · McCausland Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on South Skinker Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 5 min · South Skinker Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Kienlen Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Kienlen Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Jennings Station Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Jennings Station Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Halls Ferry Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Halls Ferry Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Chambers Road

    2011 ft · 39 sec · Chambers Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Lord Drive

    2556 ft · 2 min · Lord Drive

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lord Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dixon 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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 East
108 mi · 76%
Jennings Station Road
3.28 mi · 2%
South Skinker Boulevard
2.81 mi · 2%
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.75 mi · 2%
Halls Ferry Road
1.63 mi · 1%
McCausland Avenue
1.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 44 East

Merge slight left

108 mi · 01h 59m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.6 mi
113.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oak Grove Village
01h 08m from Dixon
Leave By
1:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dixon and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Castle Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 141.8 miles (228.2 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Oak Grove Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.8 miles from Dixon and 74 miles from Castle Point.

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

The direct path is about 113.2 miles (182.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 1:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.86 one way or $37.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dixon and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Castle Point.

Stop Ideas Near Oak Grove Village

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Oak Grove Village, 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 Oak Grove Village.

RAIL

Washington

39 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Hermann

59 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
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Kirkwood

76 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

94 mi away
551 South 16th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dixon and Castle Point. Straight-line distance: 113.13 mi (182.06 km).

Dixon

#1 Dixon

City in Pulaski county, Missouri, USA

Population1,457
Coordinates37.9917100, -92.0937800
Altitude356
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: State Highway 28 (-92.093883, 37.99171)
End: Count Drive (-90.248701, 38.758102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 228 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5 gal
18.94 L · about $18.86
Round trip
$37.71
10 gal · 37.88 L
Estimated CO2
44.4 kg one way
Round trip: 88.9 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.86 $37.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.27 $42.53
Premium $4.65 $23.27 $46.54
Diesel $5.30 $26.52 $53.04

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 · May 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dixon and Castle Point. The current time is 17:04:43.

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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.