How far is East Prairie, MO from Castle Point, MO?
The driving distance from East Prairie, MO to Castle Point, MO is about 172 miles (276.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.6 miles (232.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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City in Missouri, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Prairie and Castle Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Prairie and Castle Point.
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Start on East Main Street
26 m · 6 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Washington Street
1650 ft · 34 sec · North Washington Street
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Turn right
9.5 mi · 13 min
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Take the ramp sharp left
1236 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
10 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Saint Louis
1987 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
27.1 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight left
101.5 mi · 1 hr 49 min
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Continue on Rosa Parks Highway
14 mi · 18 min · Rosa Parks Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Third Street Expressway
2 mi · 3 min · Third Street Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Andy Gammon Memorial Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Andy Gammon Memorial Highway
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Continue on Mark Twain Expressway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Mark Twain Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward West Florissant Avenue
1121 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto West Florissant Avenue
1.9 mi · 4 min · West Florissant Avenue
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Turn right onto Riverview Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Riverview Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Halls Ferry Circle
154 m · 10 sec · Halls Ferry Road
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Exit the rotary onto Halls Ferry Road
2 mi · 3 min · Halls Ferry Road
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Turn right onto Chambers Road
2011 ft · 39 sec · Chambers Road
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Turn left onto Lord Drive
2556 ft · 2 min · Lord Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lord Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Prairie and Castle Point.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving East Prairie and Sunny near Castle Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Prairie to Castle Point?
The road trip is about 172 miles (276.8 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?
Perryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.5 miles from East Prairie and 84.5 miles from Castle Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.6 miles (232.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.89 one way or $45.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Prairie and Sunny near Castle Point.
Stop Ideas Near Perryville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Prairie and Castle Point. Straight-line distance: 144.58 mi (232.68 km).
#1 East Prairie
City in Mississippi County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 2,924 |
| Coordinates | 36.7797800, -89.3856300 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Castle Point
A census-designated place in Jefferson County, Missouri.
| Population | 90,070 |
| Coordinates | 38.7581100, -90.2481700 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
End: Count Drive (-90.248701, 38.758102)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 277 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $22.89 | $45.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.82 | $51.63 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.25 | $56.50 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.20 | $64.39 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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