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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
119.63 mi
01h 58m
Flight
100.19 mi
161.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.19 mi
Kilometers
161.24 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.63 mi
Kilometers
192.52 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Castle Point
Fri, Apr 24, 1:23 AM CDT
Return by in Jackson
Fri, Apr 24, 3:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jackson
2026-04-23T23:25
Arrive Castle Point
Fri, Apr 24, 1:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jackson
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
Bloomsdale
MO

City in Sainte Genevieve County, Missouri, United States

From Jackson
59.5 mi
00h 59m
To Castle Point
60.1 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 17 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 Jackson and Castle Point.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    9 m · 8 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left

    25 m · 3 sec

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Hope Street

    11 m · 1 sec · North Hope Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto North Hope Street

    90 m · 12 sec · North Hope Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    105 m · 10 sec · East Washington Street

  6. 6

    Continue on North High Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · North High Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 55 North: Perryville, Saint Louis

    903 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    89.2 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Rosa Parks Highway

    14 mi · 18 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Third Street Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Third Street Expressway

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Andy Gammon Memorial Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Andy Gammon Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Mark Twain Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Mark Twain Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward West Florissant Avenue

    1121 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto West Florissant Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West Florissant Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Riverview Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Riverview Boulevard

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Halls Ferry Circle

    154 m · 10 sec · Halls Ferry Road

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto Halls Ferry Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Halls Ferry Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Chambers Road

    2011 ft · 39 sec · Chambers Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Lord Drive

    2556 ft · 2 min · Lord Drive

  20. 20

    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.

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
89.3 mi · 75%
Rosa Parks Highway
14 mi · 12%
North High Street
3.68 mi · 3%
West Florissant Avenue
2.15 mi · 2%
Mark Twain Expressway
2.09 mi · 2%
Third Street Expressway
2.05 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.4 mi
100.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bloomsdale
00h 59m from Jackson
Leave By
2:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

66 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

68 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Du Quoin

86 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.
RAIL

Carbondale station

93 mi away
401 South Illinois St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Castle Point. Straight-line distance: 100.19 mi (161.24 km).

Jackson

#1 Jackson

City in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, United States

Population14,699
Coordinates37.3822700, -89.6662100
Altitude141
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: East Main Street (-89.666212, 37.382354)
End: Count Drive (-90.248701, 38.758102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 193 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.22 gal
15.98 L · about $15.91
Round trip
$31.83
8.44 gal · 31.96 L
Estimated CO2
37.5 kg one way
Round trip: 75 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Missouri · Apr 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Jackson and Castle Point. The current time is 23:25:37.

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.