How far is Kimberling City, MO from Castle Point, MO?

The driving distance from Kimberling City, MO to Castle Point, MO is about 269.2 miles (433.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 227 miles (365.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
269.2 mi
04h 18m
Flight
227.04 mi
365.39 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
227.04 mi
Kilometers
365.39 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
269.2 mi
Kilometers
433.23 km
Drive Time
04h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Castle Point
Wed, Apr 15, 8:34 PM CDT
Return by in Kimberling City
Thu, Apr 16, 12:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kimberling City
2026-04-15T16:15
Arrive Castle Point
Wed, Apr 15, 8:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kimberling City
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Saint Robert
MO

City in Pulaski County, Missouri, United States

From Kimberling City
131.4 mi
02h 09m
To Castle Point
137.8 mi
02h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
12 mph S
Destination
83°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kimberling City and Castle Point.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1246 ft · 60 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Marina Way

    1571 ft · 1 min · Marina Way

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Kimberling Boulevard

    1 km · 2 min · Kimberling Boulevard

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    10.5 mi · 15 min

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    67 m · 4 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    12.4 mi · 17 min

  7. 7

    Turn right

    3.6 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward US 65 North: Springfield

    1102 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Schoolcraft Freeway

    10.7 mi · 13 min · Schoolcraft Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 44 East: Saint Louis

    3203 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    197.7 mi · 3 hr 35 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

    1 km · 48 sec · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Jamieson Avenue

    651 ft · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Jamieson Avenue

    69 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Jamieson Avenue

    1486 ft · 47 sec · Jamieson Avenue

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Arsenal Street

    1198 ft · 38 sec · Arsenal Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto McCausland Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · McCausland Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on South Skinker Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 5 min · South Skinker Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Kienlen Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Kienlen Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Jennings Station Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Jennings Station Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Halls Ferry Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Halls Ferry Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Chambers Road

    2011 ft · 39 sec · Chambers Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Lord Drive

    2556 ft · 2 min · Lord Drive

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lord Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kimberling City 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
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 East
198 mi · 74%
Kimberling Boulevard
13.1 mi · 5%
Schoolcraft Freeway
10.7 mi · 4%
American Legion Memorial Highway
10.1 mi · 4%
Jennings Station Road
3.28 mi · 1%
South Skinker Boulevard
2.81 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 44 East

Merge slight left

198 mi · 03h 35m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.2 mi
227 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Robert
02h 09m from Kimberling City
Leave By
8:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kimberling City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Castle Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kimberling City to Castle Point?

The road trip is about 269.2 miles (433.2 km) and usually takes 04h 18m 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?

Saint Robert is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.4 miles from Kimberling City and 137.8 miles from Castle Point.

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

The direct path is about 227 miles (365.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.2 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 8:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.82 one way or $71.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Kimberling City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Castle Point.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Robert

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

84 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

117 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kimberling City and Castle Point. Straight-line distance: 227.04 mi (365.39 km).

Kimberling City

#1 Kimberling City

City in Stone County, Missouri, United States

Population2,300
Coordinates36.6334000, -93.4168500
Altitude290
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: (-93.41689, 36.633481)
End: Count Drive (-90.248701, 38.758102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 433 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.5 gal
35.96 L · about $35.82
Round trip
$71.65
19 gal · 71.92 L
Estimated CO2
84.4 kg one way
Round trip: 168.9 kg / 372 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $35.82 $71.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.40 $80.81
Premium $4.65 $44.21 $88.43
Diesel $5.30 $50.39 $100.78

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Kimberling City and Castle Point. The current time is 16:15:34.

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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.