How far is Excelsior Springs, MO from Castle Point, MO?

The driving distance from Excelsior Springs, MO to Castle Point, MO is about 237.4 miles (382.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 217.2 miles (349.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 28m 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
237.43 mi
03h 44m
Flight
217.17 mi
349.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
217.17 mi
Kilometers
349.5 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
237.43 mi
Kilometers
382.11 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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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 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Castle Point
Sat, Apr 25, 6:14 PM CDT
Return by in Excelsior Springs
Sat, Apr 25, 9:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Excelsior Springs
2026-04-25T14:30
Arrive Castle Point
Sat, Apr 25, 6:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 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
9:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Excelsior Springs
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
Columbia
MO

The most populous city in the state of Missouri.

From Excelsior Springs
118.1 mi
01h 52m
To Castle Point
119.3 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph ESE
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Excelsior Springs and Castle Point.

  1. 1

    Start on South Thompson Avenue

    32 m · 6 sec · South Thompson Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Isley Boulevard

    13.9 mi · 21 min · Isley Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 13: Polo, Henrietta

    1769 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on MO 13 South: Henrietta

    48 m · 4 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto South Spartan Drive

    24.5 mi · 31 min · South Spartan Drive

  7. 7

    Take the exit left toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Columbia

    954 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    19.9 mi · 21 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    32 mi · 34 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    22.4 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    103.1 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis

    872 ft · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    2556 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    1270 ft · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    988 ft · 14 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 11 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward AC: New Halls Ferry Road, Old Halls Ferry Road

    1556 ft · 38 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Pershall Road

    1677 ft · 48 sec · Pershall Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto New Halls Ferry Road

    3172 ft · 58 sec · New Halls Ferry Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Halls Ferry Road

    1766 ft · 35 sec · Halls Ferry Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Hudson Drive

    1352 ft · 1 min · Hudson Drive

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Edgefield Drive

    1370 ft · 1 min · Edgefield Drive

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Duchess Drive

    1166 ft · 57 sec · Duchess Drive

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Lord Drive

    87 m · 13 sec · Lord Drive

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lord Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Excelsior Springs 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
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
125 mi · 53%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 23%
South Spartan Drive
24.5 mi · 10%
Isley Boulevard
13.9 mi · 6%
I 270 North
9.88 mi · 4%
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

103 mi · 02h 03m

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 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
217.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbia
01h 52m from Excelsior Springs
Leave By
9:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Excelsior Springs 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 Excelsior Springs to Castle Point?

The road trip is about 237.4 miles (382.1 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?

Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.1 miles from Excelsior Springs and 119.3 miles from Castle Point.

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

The direct path is about 217.2 miles (349.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 9:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.60 one way or $63.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Columbia

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

44 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Sedalia

82 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot
RAIL

Hermann

83 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Excelsior Springs and Castle Point. Straight-line distance: 217.17 mi (349.5 km).

Excelsior Springs

#1 Excelsior Springs

City in Clay County, Missouri, United States

Population11,833
Coordinates39.3391700, -94.2260600
Altitude239
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: South Thompson Avenue (-94.226056, 39.33917)
End: Count Drive (-90.248701, 38.758102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 382 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.38 gal
31.72 L · about $31.60
Round trip
$63.20
16.76 gal · 63.44 L
Estimated CO2
74.5 kg one way
Round trip: 148.9 kg / 328 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.60 $63.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.64 $71.28
Premium $4.65 $39.00 $78.00
Diesel $5.30 $44.45 $88.90

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Excelsior Springs and Castle Point. The current time is 14:30:27.

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.