How far is Jackson, MO from Castle Point, MO?
The driving distance from Jackson, MO to Castle Point, MO is about 119.6 miles (192.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.2 miles (161.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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 01h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Sainte Genevieve County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Castle Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Castle Point.
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Start on East Main Street
9 m · 8 sec · East Main Street
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Turn sharp left
25 m · 3 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Hope Street
11 m · 1 sec · North Hope Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Hope Street
90 m · 12 sec · North Hope Street
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Turn left onto East Washington Street
105 m · 10 sec · East Washington Street
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Continue on North High Street
3.7 mi · 6 min · North High Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 55 North: Perryville, Saint Louis
903 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
89.2 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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Continue on Rosa Parks Highway
14 mi · 18 min · Rosa Parks Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Third Street Expressway
2 mi · 3 min · Third Street Expressway
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Merge slight right onto Andy Gammon Memorial Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Andy Gammon Memorial Highway
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Continue on Mark Twain Expressway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Mark Twain Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward West Florissant Avenue
1121 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto West Florissant Avenue
1.9 mi · 4 min · West Florissant Avenue
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Turn right onto Riverview Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Riverview Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Halls Ferry Circle
154 m · 10 sec · Halls Ferry Road
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Exit the rotary onto Halls Ferry Road
2 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 Jackson 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 55 North
Merge slight left
89.2 mi · 01h 36m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Jackson 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 Jackson to Castle Point?
The road trip is about 119.6 miles (192.5 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?
Bloomsdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.5 miles from Jackson and 60.1 miles from Castle Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.2 miles (161.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 2:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.91 one way or $31.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jackson and Mostly Sunny near Castle Point.
Stop Ideas Near Bloomsdale
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 Bloomsdale.
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Du Quoin
Carbondale station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Castle Point. Straight-line distance: 100.19 mi (161.24 km).
#1 Jackson
City in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 14,699 |
| Coordinates | 37.3822700, -89.6662100 |
| Altitude | 141 |
| 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: 193 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $15.91 | $31.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.95 | $35.90 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.64 | $39.28 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.38 | $44.77 |
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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