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

The driving distance from Morgan, MO to Castle Point, MO is about 185 miles (297.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.6 miles (253.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
184.95 mi
02h 56m
Flight
157.63 mi
253.68 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.63 mi
Kilometers
253.68 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
184.95 mi
Kilometers
297.65 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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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 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Castle Point
Tue, May 5, 3:48 PM CDT
Return by in Morgan
Tue, May 5, 6:44 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morgan
2026-05-05T12:51
Arrive Castle Point
Tue, May 5, 3:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morgan
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Cuba
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Morgan
89.4 mi
01h 28m
To Castle Point
95.6 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Orchid Drive

    8 m · 1 sec · Orchid Drive

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 12 min

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    2 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Turn slight left

    79 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Ostrich Drive

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Ostrich Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Morgan Road

    2234 ft · 1 min · Morgan Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morgan Road

    46 m · 4 sec · Morgan Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Morgan Road

    1115 ft · 34 sec · Morgan Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward I 44 East: Rolla

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    153.2 mi · 2 hr 48 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

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

  12. 12

    Continue on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

    1 km · 48 sec · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Jamieson Avenue

    651 ft · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Jamieson Avenue

    69 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Jamieson Avenue

    1486 ft · 47 sec · Jamieson Avenue

  16. 16

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

    1198 ft · 38 sec · Arsenal Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto McCausland Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · McCausland Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on South Skinker Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 5 min · South Skinker Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on Kienlen Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Kienlen Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Jennings Station Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Jennings Station Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Halls Ferry Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Halls Ferry Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Chambers Road

    2011 ft · 39 sec · Chambers Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Lord Drive

    2556 ft · 2 min · Lord Drive

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lord Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Morgan 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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 East
153 mi · 83%
Ostrich Drive
3.72 mi · 2%
Jennings Station Road
3.28 mi · 2%
Orchid Drive
3.12 mi · 2%
South Skinker Boulevard
2.81 mi · 2%
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 44 East

Merge slight left

153 mi · 02h 48m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.4 mi
157.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cuba
01h 28m from Morgan
Leave By
12:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Morgan and 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 Morgan to Castle Point?

The road trip is about 185 miles (297.7 km) and usually takes 02h 56m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cuba is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.4 miles from Morgan and 95.6 miles from Castle Point.

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

The direct path is about 157.6 miles (253.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.62 one way or $49.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cuba

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

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

RAIL

Washington

65 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Hermann

72 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Jefferson City

88 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Kirkwood

104 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morgan and Castle Point. Straight-line distance: 157.63 mi (253.68 km).

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#1 Morgan

Unincorporated community in Missouri

Population1,399
Coordinates37.5103200, -92.6765600
Altitude382
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: Orchid Drive (-92.676506, 37.510315)
End: Count Drive (-90.248701, 38.758102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 298 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.53 gal
24.7 L · about $24.62
Round trip
$49.25
13.06 gal · 49.4 L
Estimated CO2
58 kg one way
Round trip: 116.1 kg / 256 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.62 $49.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.77 $55.54
Premium $4.65 $30.39 $60.78
Diesel $5.30 $34.64 $69.27

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Morgan and Castle Point. The current time is 12:51:14.

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.