How far is La Plata, MO from Castle Point, MO?
The driving distance from La Plata, MO to Castle Point, MO is about 188.2 miles (302.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.3 miles (238.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 03h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pike County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Plata and Castle Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Plata and Castle Point.
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Start on East Moore Street
6 m · 6 sec · East Moore Street
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Turn left onto South Gex Street
844 ft · 42 sec · South Gex Street
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Turn left onto East Clark Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Clark Street
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Turn right
19 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit left toward US 36 East, MO 110 East: Hannibal
929 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
52.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Continue on V.F.W. Memorial Highway
5.8 mi · 7 min · V.F.W. Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Veterans Road
1167 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Veterans Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Veterans Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 422
85 m · 7 sec · County Road 422
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Continue on Paris Gravel Road
2539 ft · 1 min · Paris Gravel Road
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Take the ramp right
37 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
73.7 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight left toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
2705 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
21.2 mi · 26 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 La Plata and Castle Point.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Avenue of the Saints
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
73.7 mi · 01h 27m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving La Plata 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 Plata to Castle Point?
The road trip is about 188.2 miles (302.9 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?
Frankford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.7 miles from La Plata and 93.5 miles from Castle Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.3 miles (238.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.9 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 $25.04 one way or $50.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around La Plata and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Castle Point.
Stop Ideas Near Frankford
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 Frankford.
Quincy
Hermann
Washington
La Plata
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Plata and Castle Point. Straight-line distance: 148.29 mi (238.65 km).
#1 La Plata
City in Macon County, Missouri
| Population | 1,303 |
| Coordinates | 40.0233700, -92.4915800 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| 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: 303 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
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 | $25.04 | $50.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.24 | $56.48 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.90 | $61.81 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $35.22 | $70.44 |
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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