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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Crawford County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on the route
54 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto South 2nd Street
686 ft · 32 sec · South 2nd Street
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Turn right onto East Walnut Street
1397 ft · 42 sec · East Walnut Street
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Turn left
47.3 mi · 59 min
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Continue on North Bishop Avenue
87 m · 5 sec · North Bishop Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on North Bishop Avenue
56 m · 3 sec · North Bishop Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Tim Bradley Way
1336 ft · 33 sec · Tim Bradley Way
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Take the ramp right toward I 44 East: Saint Louis
564 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left
94.8 mi · 1 hr 45 min
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Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
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Continue on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
1 km · 48 sec · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Jamieson Avenue
651 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Jamieson Avenue
69 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Jamieson Avenue
1486 ft · 47 sec · Jamieson Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Arsenal Street
1198 ft · 38 sec · Arsenal Street
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Turn right onto McCausland Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · McCausland Avenue
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Continue on South Skinker Boulevard
2.8 mi · 5 min · South Skinker Boulevard
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Continue on Kienlen Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Kienlen Avenue
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Continue on Jennings Station Road
3.3 mi · 7 min · Jennings Station Road
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Turn left onto Halls Ferry Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Halls Ferry Road
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Turn right onto Chambers Road
2011 ft · 39 sec · Chambers Road
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Turn left onto Lord Drive
2556 ft · 2 min · Lord Drive
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bourbon.
Washington
Hermann
Kirkwood
Jefferson City
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Houston and Castle Point. Straight-line distance: 135.73 mi (218.44 km).
#1 Houston
City in Missouri, United States
| Population | 2,085 |
| Coordinates | 37.3261600, -91.9559900 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Castle Point
A census-designated place in Jefferson County, Missouri.
| Population | 90,070 |
| Coordinates | 38.7581100, -90.2481700 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
End: Count Drive (-90.248701, 38.758102)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 267 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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