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

The driving distance from Liberty, MO to Castle Point, MO is about 247.2 miles (397.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 226.4 miles (364.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 48m 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
247.2 mi
03h 54m
Flight
226.46 mi
364.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
226.46 mi
Kilometers
364.45 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
247.2 mi
Kilometers
397.83 km
Drive Time
03h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Castle Point
Wed, Apr 15, 3:57 PM CDT
Return by in Liberty
Wed, Apr 15, 7:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Liberty
2026-04-15T12:03
Arrive Castle Point
Wed, Apr 15, 3:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 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
9:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Liberty
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
Columbia
MO

The most populous city in the state of Missouri.

From Liberty
122 mi
01h 57m
To Castle Point
125.2 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW
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 Liberty and Castle Point.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Kansas Street

    56 m · 12 sec · East Kansas Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Missouri Street

    149 m · 27 sec · South Missouri Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Mill Street

    115 m · 11 sec · East Mill Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Leonard Street

    1 km · 2 min · South Leonard Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    45 m · 3 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    14 mi · 21 min

  7. 7

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

    1748 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    52.5 mi · 57 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    32 mi · 34 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  11. 11

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

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

  12. 12

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

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

  14. 14

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

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

  15. 15

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

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

  16. 16

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

    872 ft · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    2556 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    1270 ft · 18 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    988 ft · 14 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 11 min

  21. 21

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

    1556 ft · 38 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Pershall Road

    1677 ft · 48 sec · Pershall Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto New Halls Ferry Road

    3172 ft · 58 sec · New Halls Ferry Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Halls Ferry Road

    1766 ft · 35 sec · Halls Ferry Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Hudson Drive

    1352 ft · 1 min · Hudson Drive

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Edgefield Drive

    1370 ft · 1 min · Edgefield Drive

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Duchess Drive

    1166 ft · 57 sec · Duchess Drive

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Lord Drive

    87 m · 13 sec · Lord Drive

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lord Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Liberty 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
29 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
157 mi · 64%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 22%
South Leonard Street
14.7 mi · 6%
I 270 North
9.88 mi · 4%
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.94 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 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.8 mi
226.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbia
01h 57m from Liberty
Leave By
9:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Liberty 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 Liberty to Castle Point?

The road trip is about 247.2 miles (397.8 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?

Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122 miles from Liberty and 125.2 miles from Castle Point.

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

The direct path is about 226.4 miles (364.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 9:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.88 one way or $65.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Columbia

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

44 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Sedalia

82 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot
RAIL

Hermann

83 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Liberty and Castle Point. Straight-line distance: 226.46 mi (364.45 km).

Liberty

#1 Liberty

City in Missouri, United States

Population30,450
Coordinates39.2461100, -94.4191200
Altitude268
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: East Kansas Street (-94.41912, 39.246115)
End: Count Drive (-90.248701, 38.758102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 398 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.72 gal
33.02 L · about $32.88
Round trip
$65.77
17.44 gal · 66.04 L
Estimated CO2
77.5 kg one way
Round trip: 155 kg / 342 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.88 $65.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.09 $74.17
Premium $4.65 $40.58 $81.17
Diesel $5.30 $46.25 $92.50

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 Liberty and Castle Point. The current time is 12:03:28.

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.