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

The driving distance from Holden, MO to Castle Point, MO is about 229.5 miles (369.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 201.8 miles (324.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
229.45 mi
03h 42m
Flight
201.75 mi
324.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
201.75 mi
Kilometers
324.68 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
229.45 mi
Kilometers
369.27 km
Drive Time
03h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Castle Point
Thu, Apr 23, 10:08 AM CDT
Return by in Holden
Thu, Apr 23, 1:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holden
2026-04-23T06:26
Arrive Castle Point
Thu, Apr 23, 10:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 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
9:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Holden
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Holden
114.6 mi
01h 51m
To Castle Point
114.8 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 22 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 Holden and Castle Point.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Market Street

    20 m · 8 sec · South Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 6th Street

    703 ft · 33 sec · West 6th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Pine Street

    1043 ft · 30 sec · South Pine Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East 10th Street

    12.9 mi · 23 min · East 10th Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    81 m · 7 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 13 Business: Warrensburg, Higginsville

    961 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Maguire Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Maguire Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    41 m · 2 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    54 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout

    12.1 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

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

    954 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    19.9 mi · 21 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

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

  16. 16

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

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

  17. 17

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

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

  19. 19

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

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

  20. 20

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

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

  21. 21

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

    872 ft · 12 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    2556 ft · 36 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    1270 ft · 18 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    988 ft · 14 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 11 min

  26. 26

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

    1556 ft · 38 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Pershall Road

    1677 ft · 48 sec · Pershall Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto New Halls Ferry Road

    3172 ft · 58 sec · New Halls Ferry Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Halls Ferry Road

    1766 ft · 35 sec · Halls Ferry Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Hudson Drive

    1352 ft · 1 min · Hudson Drive

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Edgefield Drive

    1370 ft · 1 min · Edgefield Drive

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Duchess Drive

    1166 ft · 57 sec · Duchess Drive

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Lord Drive

    87 m · 13 sec · Lord Drive

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lord Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Holden 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
34 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
125 mi · 54%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 24%
East 10th Street
18.3 mi · 8%
North Maguire Street
15.6 mi · 7%
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 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.7 mi
201.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbia
01h 51m from Holden
Leave By
9:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Holden 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 Holden to Castle Point?

The road trip is about 229.5 miles (369.3 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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 114.6 miles from Holden and 114.8 miles from Castle Point.

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

The direct path is about 201.8 miles (324.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 9:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.55 one way or $61.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Holden and Mostly 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 Holden and Castle Point. Straight-line distance: 201.75 mi (324.68 km).

Holden

#1 Holden

Place in Missouri

Population2,234
Coordinates38.7141800, -93.9913300
Altitude260
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 Market Street (-93.991213, 38.714175)
End: Count Drive (-90.248701, 38.758102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 369 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.1 gal
30.65 L · about $30.55
Round trip
$61.09
16.2 gal · 61.3 L
Estimated CO2
72 kg one way
Round trip: 144 kg / 317 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.55 $61.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.45 $68.90
Premium $4.65 $37.70 $75.39
Diesel $5.30 $42.96 $85.92

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 Holden and Castle Point. The current time is 06:26:08.

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.