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

The driving distance from Gerald, MO to Castle Point, MO is about 80.3 miles (129.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.5 miles (102.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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
80.31 mi
01h 26m
Flight
63.5 mi
102.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.5 mi
Kilometers
102.19 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.31 mi
Kilometers
129.24 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Castle Point
Thu, Apr 23, 8:56 AM CDT
Return by in Gerald
Thu, Apr 23, 10:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gerald
2026-04-23T07:30
Arrive Castle Point
Thu, Apr 23, 8:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gerald
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
Pacific
MO

City in Missouri

From Gerald
37.1 mi
00h 43m
To Castle Point
43.2 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 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 Gerald and Castle Point.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    552 ft · 24 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Fitzgerald

    22.2 mi · 28 min · Fitzgerald

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 44 East, US 50 East: Saint Louis

    33.6 mi · 39 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

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

  6. 6

    Continue on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

    1 km · 48 sec · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Jamieson Avenue

    651 ft · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Jamieson Avenue

    69 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Jamieson Avenue

    1486 ft · 47 sec · Jamieson Avenue

  10. 10

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

    1198 ft · 38 sec · Arsenal Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto McCausland Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · McCausland Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on South Skinker Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 5 min · South Skinker Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Kienlen Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Kienlen Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Jennings Station Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Jennings Station Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Halls Ferry Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Halls Ferry Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Chambers Road

    2011 ft · 39 sec · Chambers Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Lord Drive

    2556 ft · 2 min · Lord Drive

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lord Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gerald and Castle Point.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 East
33.6 mi · 42%
Fitzgerald
24.7 mi · 31%
Jennings Station Road
3.28 mi · 4%
South Skinker Boulevard
2.81 mi · 3%
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.75 mi · 3%
Halls Ferry Road
1.63 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 44 East

Keep slight left to continue on I 44 East, US 50 East: Saint Louis

33.6 mi · 00h 39m

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
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
63.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pacific
00h 43m from Gerald
Leave By
3:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Gerald 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 Gerald to Castle Point?

The road trip is about 80.3 miles (129.2 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Pacific is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.1 miles from Gerald and 43.2 miles from Castle Point.

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

The direct path is about 63.5 miles (102.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 3:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.67 one way or $21.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pacific

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

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

RAIL

Washington

25 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

31 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

49 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Hermann

65 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gerald and Castle Point. Straight-line distance: 63.5 mi (102.19 km).

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#1 Gerald

City in Missouri, United States

Population1,327
Coordinates38.3997700, -91.3307100
Altitude275
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: Main Street (-91.330636, 38.39977)
End: Count Drive (-90.248701, 38.758102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.83 gal
10.73 L · about $10.67
Round trip
$21.34
5.66 gal · 21.46 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.3 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.67 $21.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.04 $24.07
Premium $4.65 $13.17 $26.34
Diesel $5.30 $15.01 $30.02

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 Gerald and Castle Point. The current time is 07:30:20.

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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.