How far is La Monte, MO from Castle Point, MO?

The driving distance from La Monte, MO to Castle Point, MO is about 191.3 miles (307.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.1 miles (275.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
191.26 mi
03h 06m
Flight
171.15 mi
275.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.15 mi
Kilometers
275.44 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.26 mi
Kilometers
307.81 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Castle Point
Fri, Apr 17, 4:46 AM CDT
Return by in La Monte
Fri, Apr 17, 7:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Monte
2026-04-17T01:40
Arrive Castle Point
Fri, Apr 17, 4:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in La Monte
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
Kingdom City
MO

Human settlement in Callaway County, Missouri, United States of America

From La Monte
97.7 mi
01h 33m
To Castle Point
93.5 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 23 mph S
Destination
88°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between La Monte and Castle Point.

  1. 1

    Start on West Pine Street

    67 m · 12 sec · West Pine Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

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

    1989 ft · 1 min · Front Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Pleasant Green Road

    29 m · 4 sec · Pleasant Green Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    57 m · 7 sec · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward US 65 South

    727 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Turn sharp left

    17.9 mi · 21 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Saint Louis

    1866 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    22.9 mi · 25 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    22.4 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    103.1 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis

    872 ft · 12 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    2556 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    1270 ft · 18 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    988 ft · 14 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 11 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward AC: New Halls Ferry Road, Old Halls Ferry Road

    1556 ft · 38 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Pershall Road

    1677 ft · 48 sec · Pershall Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto New Halls Ferry Road

    3172 ft · 58 sec · New Halls Ferry Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Halls Ferry Road

    1766 ft · 35 sec · Halls Ferry Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Hudson Drive

    1352 ft · 1 min · Hudson Drive

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Edgefield Drive

    1370 ft · 1 min · Edgefield Drive

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Duchess Drive

    1166 ft · 57 sec · Duchess Drive

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Lord Drive

    87 m · 13 sec · Lord Drive

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lord Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between La Monte 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
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
105 mi · 55%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
45.3 mi · 24%
I 270 North
9.88 mi · 5%
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.94 mi · 1%
West Main Street
1.73 mi · 1%
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial High
1.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
171.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingdom City
01h 33m from La Monte
Leave By
10:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving La Monte and Mostly Sunny then 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 La Monte to Castle Point?

The road trip is about 191.3 miles (307.8 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?

Kingdom City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.7 miles from La Monte and 93.5 miles from Castle Point.

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

The direct path is about 171.1 miles (275.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 10:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.45 one way or $50.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around La Monte and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Castle Point.

Stop Ideas Near Kingdom City

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

46 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

52 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

91 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Sedalia

115 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Monte and Castle Point. Straight-line distance: 171.15 mi (275.44 km).

La Monte

#1 La Monte

City in Pettis County, Missouri, United States

Population1,137
Coordinates38.7741800, -93.4252100
Altitude262
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: West Pine Street (-93.425197, 38.774402)
End: Count Drive (-90.248701, 38.758102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 308 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.75 gal
25.55 L · about $25.45
Round trip
$50.91
13.5 gal · 51.1 L
Estimated CO2
60 kg one way
Round trip: 120 kg / 265 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.45 $50.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.71 $57.42
Premium $4.65 $31.41 $62.83
Diesel $5.30 $35.80 $71.60

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between La Monte and Castle Point. The current time is 01:40:13.

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.