How far is Mount Vernon, MO from Castle Point, MO?

The driving distance from Mount Vernon, MO to Castle Point, MO is about 257.2 miles (414 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 225.6 miles (363.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 01m 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
257.24 mi
04h 00m
Flight
225.64 mi
363.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
225.64 mi
Kilometers
363.14 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
257.24 mi
Kilometers
413.98 km
Drive Time
04h 00m

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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 04h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Castle Point
Sun, May 31, 6:58 AM CDT
Return by in Mount Vernon
Sun, May 31, 10:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Vernon
2026-05-31T02:58
Arrive Castle Point
Sun, May 31, 6:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 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
8:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Vernon
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
Newburg
MO

City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States

From Mount Vernon
125.5 mi
02h 00m
To Castle Point
131.8 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph S
Destination
83°F
Sunday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon and Castle Point.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    73 m · 24 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right

    8 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Market Street

    1 km · 2 min · Market Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Mount Vernon Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Mount Vernon Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 44 East: Springfield

    230.2 mi · 4 hr 11 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

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

  8. 8

    Continue on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

    1 km · 48 sec · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Jamieson Avenue

    651 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Jamieson Avenue

    69 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Jamieson Avenue

    1486 ft · 47 sec · Jamieson Avenue

  12. 12

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

    1198 ft · 38 sec · Arsenal Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto McCausland Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · McCausland Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on South Skinker Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 5 min · South Skinker Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Kienlen Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Kienlen Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Jennings Station Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Jennings Station Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Halls Ferry Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Halls Ferry Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Chambers Road

    2011 ft · 39 sec · Chambers Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Lord Drive

    2556 ft · 2 min · Lord Drive

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lord Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Vernon 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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 East
230 mi · 89%
Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial H
3.54 mi · 1%
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

Take the ramp left toward I 44 East: Springfield

230 mi · 04h 11m

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 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.6 mi
225.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newburg
02h 00m from Mount Vernon
Leave By
8:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Mount Vernon and Scattered 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 Mount Vernon to Castle Point?

The road trip is about 257.2 miles (414 km) and usually takes 04h 00m 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?

Newburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.5 miles from Mount Vernon and 131.8 miles from Castle Point.

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

The direct path is about 225.6 miles (363.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.6 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 8:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.24 one way or $68.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Mount Vernon and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Castle Point.

Stop Ideas Near Newburg

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

78 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

97 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

106 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Vernon and Castle Point. Straight-line distance: 225.64 mi (363.14 km).

Mount Vernon

#1 Mount Vernon

City in Missouri

Population4,477
Coordinates37.1036700, -93.8185400
Altitude369
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: (-93.818536, 37.103909)
End: Count Drive (-90.248701, 38.758102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 414 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.08 gal
34.36 L · about $34.24
Round trip
$68.48
18.16 gal · 68.72 L
Estimated CO2
80.7 kg one way
Round trip: 161.4 kg / 356 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.24 $68.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.62 $77.23
Premium $4.65 $42.26 $84.52
Diesel $5.30 $48.16 $96.32

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Vernon and Castle Point. The current time is 02:58:09.

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.