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

The driving distance from Ironton, MO to Castle Point, MO is about 101.2 miles (162.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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
101.16 mi
01h 49m
Flight
82.81 mi
133.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.81 mi
Kilometers
133.27 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.16 mi
Kilometers
162.8 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Castle Point
Sun, May 3, 5:01 PM CDT
Return by in Ironton
Sun, May 3, 6:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ironton
2026-05-03T15:12
Arrive Castle Point
Sun, May 3, 5:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ironton
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
Olympian Village
MO

City in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States

From Ironton
50.3 mi
00h 54m
To Castle Point
50.9 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
37°F
Overnight

Patchy Frost

Starts
Sun, May 3 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 mph SW
Destination
42°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Russell Street

    899 ft · 30 sec · Russell Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1619 ft · 33 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right

    8.7 mi · 15 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    7.1 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Continue on West Columbia Street

    678 ft · 32 sec · West Columbia Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward US 67 North: Saint Louis

    946 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    35.2 mi · 41 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    1750 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight toward I 55 North: Saint Louis

    1735 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    20.5 mi · 22 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Rosa Parks Highway

    14 mi · 18 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Third Street Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Third Street Expressway

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Andy Gammon Memorial Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Andy Gammon Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Mark Twain Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Mark Twain Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward West Florissant Avenue

    1121 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto West Florissant Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West Florissant Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Riverview Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Riverview Boulevard

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Halls Ferry Circle

    154 m · 10 sec · Halls Ferry Road

  20. 20

    Exit the rotary onto Halls Ferry Road

    2 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 Ironton 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
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 67 North
35.7 mi · 35%
I 55 North
20.9 mi · 21%
Rosa Parks Highway
14 mi · 14%
Main Street
7.41 mi · 7%
West Florissant Avenue
2.15 mi · 2%
Mark Twain Expressway
2.09 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 67 North

Merge slight left

35.2 mi · 00h 41m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
82.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Olympian Village
00h 54m from Ironton
Leave By
2:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost leaving Ironton and Clear near Castle Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ironton to Castle Point?

The road trip is about 101.2 miles (162.8 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Olympian Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.3 miles from Ironton and 50.9 miles from Castle Point.

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

The direct path is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 2:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.46 one way or $26.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost around Ironton and Clear near Castle Point.

Stop Ideas Near Olympian Village

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

50 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

59 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Washington

68 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Alton

90 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ironton and Castle Point. Straight-line distance: 82.81 mi (133.27 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Ironton

City in Iron County, Missouri, United States

Population1,386
Coordinates37.5972700, -90.6273400
Altitude277
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: Russell Street (-90.627358, 37.597438)
End: Count Drive (-90.248701, 38.758102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.57 gal
13.51 L · about $13.46
Round trip
$26.92
7.14 gal · 27.02 L
Estimated CO2
31.7 kg one way
Round trip: 63.5 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.46 $26.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.18 $30.37
Premium $4.65 $16.61 $33.23
Diesel $5.30 $18.94 $37.87

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Ironton and Castle Point. The current time is 15:12:15.

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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.