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

The driving distance from Hamilton, MO to Castle Point, MO is about 254.6 miles (409.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 211.9 miles (341 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 10m 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
254.67 mi
04h 05m
Flight
211.87 mi
340.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
211.87 mi
Kilometers
340.97 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
254.67 mi
Kilometers
409.85 km
Drive Time
04h 05m

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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 04h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Castle Point
Tue, May 12, 11:52 PM CDT
Return by in Hamilton
Wed, May 13, 3:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-05-12T19:46
Arrive Castle Point
Tue, May 12, 11:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hamilton
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
Monroe City
MO

City in Monroe County, Missouri, United States

From Hamilton
126.9 mi
02h 02m
To Castle Point
127.8 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Davis Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Davis Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward US 36 East, MO 110 East: Chillicothe

    625 ft · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    136.6 mi · 2 hr 38 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  4. 4

    Continue on V.F.W. Memorial Highway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · V.F.W. Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Veterans Road

    1167 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Veterans Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Veterans Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 422

    85 m · 7 sec · County Road 422

  8. 8

    Continue on Paris Gravel Road

    2539 ft · 1 min · Paris Gravel Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    37 m · 3 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    73.7 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Avenue of the Saints

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 70 East: Saint Louis

    2705 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    21.2 mi · 26 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

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

    872 ft · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    2556 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    1270 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    988 ft · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 11 min

  18. 18

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

    1556 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Pershall Road

    1677 ft · 48 sec · Pershall Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto New Halls Ferry Road

    3172 ft · 58 sec · New Halls Ferry Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Halls Ferry Road

    1766 ft · 35 sec · Halls Ferry Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Hudson Drive

    1352 ft · 1 min · Hudson Drive

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Edgefield Drive

    1370 ft · 1 min · Edgefield Drive

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Duchess Drive

    1166 ft · 57 sec · Duchess Drive

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Lord Drive

    87 m · 13 sec · Lord Drive

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lord Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamilton 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
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
137 mi · 54%
Avenue of the Saints
73.7 mi · 29%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
21.2 mi · 8%
I 270 North
9.88 mi · 4%
V.F.W. Memorial Highway
5.85 mi · 2%
Veterans Road
2.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

137 mi · 02h 38m

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
04h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.7 mi
211.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monroe City
02h 02m from Hamilton
Leave By
8:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hamilton 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 Hamilton to Castle Point?

The road trip is about 254.6 miles (409.8 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?

Monroe City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.9 miles from Hamilton and 127.8 miles from Castle Point.

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

The direct path is about 211.9 miles (341 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.7 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 8:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.90 one way or $67.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Monroe City

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

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

RAIL

Quincy

46 mi away
North 30th St. and Wisman Lane
RAIL

La Plata

77 mi away
535 N. Owensby St.
RAIL

Hermann

108 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Fort Madison station

113 mi away
1601 20th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Castle Point. Straight-line distance: 211.87 mi (340.97 km).

Hamilton

#1 Hamilton

City in Caldwell County, Missouri, United States

Population1,691
Coordinates39.7436200, -93.9982700
Altitude301
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: North Davis Street (-93.9981, 39.74362)
End: Count Drive (-90.248701, 38.758102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 410 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.99 gal
34.02 L · about $33.90
Round trip
$67.80
17.98 gal · 68.04 L
Estimated CO2
79.9 kg one way
Round trip: 159.8 kg / 352 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.90 $67.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.23 $76.47
Premium $4.65 $41.84 $83.68
Diesel $5.30 $47.68 $95.37

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Hamilton and Castle Point. The current time is 19:46:39.

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.