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

The driving distance from Houston, MO to Castle Point, MO is about 165.8 miles (266.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.7 miles (218.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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
165.78 mi
02h 42m
Flight
135.73 mi
218.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.73 mi
Kilometers
218.44 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.78 mi
Kilometers
266.8 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Castle Point
Thu, Apr 23, 11:46 AM CDT
Return by in Houston
Thu, Apr 23, 2:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Houston
2026-04-23T09:04
Arrive Castle Point
Thu, Apr 23, 11:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Houston
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Bourbon
MO

City in Crawford County, Missouri, United States

From Houston
79.4 mi
01h 21m
To Castle Point
86.4 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 15 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 Houston and Castle Point.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    54 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 2nd Street

    686 ft · 32 sec · South 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1397 ft · 42 sec · East Walnut Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    47.3 mi · 59 min

  5. 5

    Continue on North Bishop Avenue

    87 m · 5 sec · North Bishop Avenue

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on North Bishop Avenue

    56 m · 3 sec · North Bishop Avenue

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Tim Bradley Way

    1336 ft · 33 sec · Tim Bradley Way

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward I 44 East: Saint Louis

    564 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    94.8 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

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

  11. 11

    Continue on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

    1 km · 48 sec · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Jamieson Avenue

    651 ft · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Jamieson Avenue

    69 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Jamieson Avenue

    1486 ft · 47 sec · Jamieson Avenue

  15. 15

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

    1198 ft · 38 sec · Arsenal Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto McCausland Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · McCausland Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on South Skinker Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 5 min · South Skinker Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Kienlen Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Kienlen Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Jennings Station Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Jennings Station Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Halls Ferry Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Halls Ferry Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Chambers Road

    2011 ft · 39 sec · Chambers Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Lord Drive

    2556 ft · 2 min · Lord Drive

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lord Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Houston 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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 East
94.9 mi · 57%
Jennings Station Road
3.28 mi · 2%
South Skinker Boulevard
2.81 mi · 2%
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.75 mi · 2%
Halls Ferry Road
1.63 mi · 1%
McCausland Avenue
1.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 44 East

Merge slight left

94.8 mi · 01h 45m

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
02h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.1 mi
135.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bourbon
01h 21m from Houston
Leave By
1:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Houston 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 Houston to Castle Point?

The road trip is about 165.8 miles (266.8 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Bourbon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.4 miles from Houston and 86.4 miles from Castle Point.

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

The direct path is about 135.7 miles (218.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 1:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.06 one way or $44.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bourbon

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

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

RAIL

Washington

50 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Hermann

64 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Kirkwood

87 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Jefferson City

94 mi away
101 Jefferson Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Castle Point. Straight-line distance: 135.73 mi (218.44 km).

Houston

#1 Houston

City in Missouri, United States

Population2,085
Coordinates37.3261600, -91.9559900
Altitude355
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: (-91.955994, 37.325994)
End: Count Drive (-90.248701, 38.758102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 267 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.85 gal
22.14 L · about $22.06
Round trip
$44.12
11.7 gal · 44.28 L
Estimated CO2
52 kg one way
Round trip: 104 kg / 229 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.06 $44.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.88 $49.76
Premium $4.65 $27.23 $54.45
Diesel $5.30 $31.03 $62.06

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 Houston and Castle Point. The current time is 09:04:37.

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.