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

The driving distance from Doniphan, MO to Castle Point, MO is about 191.1 miles (307.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151 miles (243 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 24m 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
191.16 mi
03h 12m
Flight
150.98 mi
242.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.98 mi
Kilometers
242.98 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.16 mi
Kilometers
307.64 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Castle Point
Sat, Apr 18, 11:32 AM CDT
Return by in Doniphan
Sat, Apr 18, 2:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Doniphan
2026-04-18T08:20
Arrive Castle Point
Sat, Apr 18, 11:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 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
10:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Doniphan
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
Junction City
MO

Village in Missouri, United States

From Doniphan
95.1 mi
01h 36m
To Castle Point
96.1 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph WSW
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Plum Street

    52 m · 10 sec · Plum Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Walnut Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    18.3 mi · 27 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    30 m · 2 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    890 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    10.5 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West, US 67 North: Springfield

    113.3 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    1750 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit straight toward I 55 North: Saint Louis

    1735 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    20.5 mi · 22 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Rosa Parks Highway

    14 mi · 18 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Third Street Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Third Street Expressway

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Andy Gammon Memorial Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Andy Gammon Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Mark Twain Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Mark Twain Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward West Florissant Avenue

    1121 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto West Florissant Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West Florissant Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Riverview Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Riverview Boulevard

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Halls Ferry Circle

    154 m · 10 sec · Halls Ferry Road

  19. 19

    Exit the rotary onto Halls Ferry Road

    2 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 Doniphan 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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 60 West
114 mi · 59%
I 55 North
20.9 mi · 11%
Rosa Parks Highway
14 mi · 7%
Walnut Street
11.3 mi · 6%
West Florissant Avenue
2.15 mi · 1%
Mark Twain Expressway
2.09 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 60 West

Take the exit slight right toward US 60 West, US 67 North: Springfield

113 mi · 02h 10m

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 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.1 mi
151 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Junction City
01h 36m from Doniphan
Leave By
10:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Doniphan and 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 Doniphan to Castle Point?

The road trip is about 191.1 miles (307.6 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?

Junction City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.1 miles from Doniphan and 96.1 miles from Castle Point.

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

The direct path is about 151 miles (243 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.1 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 10:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.42 one way or $50.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Doniphan and Showers And Thunderstorms near Castle Point.

Stop Ideas Near Junction City

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

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

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Poplar Bluff

92 mi away
400 South Main St.
RAIL

Carbondale station

96 mi away
401 South Illinois St.
RAIL

Du Quoin

104 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

112 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Doniphan and Castle Point. Straight-line distance: 150.98 mi (242.98 km).

Doniphan

#1 Doniphan

City in Ripley County, Missouri, United States

Population1,919
Coordinates36.6208900, -90.8234600
Altitude122
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: Plum Street (-90.823462, 36.620781)
End: Count Drive (-90.248701, 38.758102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 308 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.74 gal
25.53 L · about $25.42
Round trip
$50.83
13.48 gal · 51.06 L
Estimated CO2
59.9 kg one way
Round trip: 119.8 kg / 264 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.42 $50.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.67 $57.33
Premium $4.65 $31.37 $62.74
Diesel $5.30 $35.75 $71.50

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Doniphan and Castle Point. The current time is 08:20:28.

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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.