How far is Kearney, MO from Castle Point, MO?
The driving distance from Kearney, MO to Castle Point, MO is about 248.2 miles (399.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 224.7 miles (361.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 01m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Missouri, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kearney and Castle Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kearney and Castle Point.
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Start on South Jefferson Street
14 m · 6 sec · South Jefferson Street
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Turn right
7.1 mi · 11 min
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Turn right
2666 ft · 58 sec
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Turn left onto North Jesse James Road
1.3 km · 2 min · North Jesse James Road
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Turn left onto Miller Avenue
981 ft · 27 sec · Miller Avenue
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Continue on Dunbar Avenue
2366 ft · 1 min · Dunbar Avenue
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Turn left onto Beverly Street
90 m · 8 sec · Beverly Street
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Turn slight right onto Cliff Drive
77 m · 7 sec · Cliff Drive
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Continue on North Kansas City Avenue
1334 ft · 43 sec · North Kansas City Avenue
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Turn left onto West Broadway Street
2186 ft · 1 min · West Broadway Street
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Turn right onto Saratoga Street
773 ft · 22 sec · Saratoga Street
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Merge slight right onto Isley Boulevard
13.5 mi · 19 min · Isley Boulevard
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Turn left
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MO 13: Polo, Henrietta
1769 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MO 13 South: Henrietta
48 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Spartan Drive
24.5 mi · 31 min · South Spartan Drive
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Take the exit left toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Columbia
954 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
19.9 mi · 21 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
32 mi · 34 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
22.4 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
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Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
103.1 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
872 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago
2556 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on I 270 North: Chicago
1270 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago
988 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left
9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AC: New Halls Ferry Road, Old Halls Ferry Road
1556 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight onto Pershall Road
1677 ft · 48 sec · Pershall Road
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Turn right onto New Halls Ferry Road
3172 ft · 58 sec · New Halls Ferry Road
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Continue on Halls Ferry Road
1766 ft · 35 sec · Halls Ferry Road
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Turn left onto Hudson Drive
1352 ft · 1 min · Hudson Drive
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Turn right onto Edgefield Drive
1370 ft · 1 min · Edgefield Drive
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Turn left onto Duchess Drive
1166 ft · 57 sec · Duchess Drive
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Turn left onto Lord Drive
87 m · 13 sec · 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 Kearney 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.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
103 mi · 02h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kearney and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Castle Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kearney to Castle Point?
The road trip is about 248.2 miles (399.5 km) and usually takes 04h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Huntsdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.9 miles from Kearney and 125.3 miles from Castle Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 224.7 miles (361.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.03 one way or $66.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kearney and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Castle Point.
Stop Ideas Near Huntsdale
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 Huntsdale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kearney and Castle Point. Straight-line distance: 224.67 mi (361.57 km).
#1 Kearney
City in Clay County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 11,155 |
| Coordinates | 39.3677800, -94.3621700 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| 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: 400 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 05m |
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 | $33.03 | $66.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $37.26 | $74.51 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $40.77 | $81.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $46.46 | $92.93 |
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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