How far is Lamar, MO from Castle Point, MO?

The driving distance from Lamar, MO to Castle Point, MO is about 300.7 miles (483.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 235.7 miles (379.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 36m 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
300.69 mi
04h 48m
Flight
235.68 mi
379.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
235.68 mi
Kilometers
379.29 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
300.69 mi
Kilometers
483.92 km
Drive Time
04h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Castle Point
Fri, May 1, 5:59 PM CDT
Return by in Lamar
Fri, May 1, 10:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lamar
2026-05-01T13:11
Arrive Castle Point
Fri, May 1, 5:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 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
7:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lamar
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
Richland
MO

City in Missouri parts of witch are in Camden, Laclede, and Pulaski Counties

From Lamar
149 mi
02h 24m
To Castle Point
151.7 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph NE
Destination
62°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    41 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 11th Street West

    77 m · 7 sec · 11th Street West

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Gulf Street

    144 m · 29 sec · Gulf Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 12th Street West

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 12th Street West

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 49 South, US 71 South: Joplin

    947 ft · 12 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    19.6 mi · 21 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MO V, MO D: Alba

    1611 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Garrison Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Garrison Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Northwoods Street

    1212 ft · 23 sec · East Northwoods Street

  10. 10

    Continue on East Java Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Java Street

  11. 11

    Turn left

    36 mi · 42 min

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight toward I 44 East: Springfield

    3171 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    222.3 mi · 4 hr 3 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

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

  15. 15

    Continue on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

    1 km · 48 sec · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Jamieson Avenue

    651 ft · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Jamieson Avenue

    69 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Jamieson Avenue

    1486 ft · 47 sec · Jamieson Avenue

  19. 19

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

    1198 ft · 38 sec · Arsenal Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto McCausland Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · McCausland Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on South Skinker Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 5 min · South Skinker Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on Kienlen Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Kienlen Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Jennings Station Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Jennings Station Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Halls Ferry Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Halls Ferry Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Chambers Road

    2011 ft · 39 sec · Chambers Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Lord Drive

    2556 ft · 2 min · Lord Drive

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lord Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lamar and Castle Point.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 East
223 mi · 74%
I 49 South
19.8 mi · 7%
Jennings Station Road
3.28 mi · 1%
South Skinker Boulevard
2.81 mi · 1%
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.75 mi · 1%
Halls Ferry Road
1.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 44 East

Merge slight left

222 mi · 04h 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
04h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65 mi
235.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richland
02h 24m from Lamar
Leave By
7:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lamar and Slight Chance Rain Showers then 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 Lamar to Castle Point?

The road trip is about 300.7 miles (483.9 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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?

Richland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149 miles from Lamar and 151.7 miles from Castle Point.

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

The direct path is about 235.7 miles (379.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 65 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 7:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.01 one way or $80.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lamar and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Castle Point.

Stop Ideas Near Richland

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

83 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Sedalia

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lamar and Castle Point. Straight-line distance: 235.68 mi (379.29 km).

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#1 Lamar

City in Missouri

Population4,233
Coordinates37.4950500, -94.2766100
Altitude293
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: Broadway Street (-94.276097, 37.495026)
End: Count Drive (-90.248701, 38.758102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 484 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.61 gal
40.17 L · about $40.01
Round trip
$80.02
21.22 gal · 80.34 L
Estimated CO2
94.3 kg one way
Round trip: 188.6 kg / 416 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $40.01 $80.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.12 $90.25
Premium $4.65 $49.38 $98.76
Diesel $5.30 $56.28 $112.55

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Lamar and Castle Point. The current time is 13:11:40.

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.