How far is New Franklin, MO from Castle Point, MO?

The driving distance from New Franklin, MO to Castle Point, MO is about 142.9 miles (230 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.1 miles (217.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
142.9 mi
02h 19m
Flight
135.06 mi
217.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.06 mi
Kilometers
217.36 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.9 mi
Kilometers
229.97 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Castle Point
Mon, May 4, 5:29 PM CDT
Return by in New Franklin
Mon, May 4, 7:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Franklin
2026-05-04T15:09
Arrive Castle Point
Mon, May 4, 5:29 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Franklin
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
New Florence
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From New Franklin
70.9 mi
01h 09m
To Castle Point
72 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Monday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Franklin and Castle Point.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    12 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Turn slight left

    544 ft · 9 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    128.5 mi · 2 hr 34 min

  5. 5

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

    872 ft · 12 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    2556 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    1270 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    988 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

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

    1556 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Pershall Road

    1677 ft · 48 sec · Pershall Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto New Halls Ferry Road

    3172 ft · 58 sec · New Halls Ferry Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Halls Ferry Road

    1766 ft · 35 sec · Halls Ferry Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Hudson Drive

    1352 ft · 1 min · Hudson Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Edgefield Drive

    1370 ft · 1 min · Edgefield Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Duchess Drive

    1166 ft · 57 sec · Duchess Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Lord Drive

    87 m · 13 sec · Lord Drive

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lord Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 270 North
9.88 mi · 7%
New Halls Ferry Road
0.6 mi
Halls Ferry Road
0.33 mi
Pershall Road
0.32 mi
AC
0.29 mi
Edgefield Drive
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

129 mi · 02h 34m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
135.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Florence
01h 09m from New Franklin
Leave By
1:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New Franklin 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 New Franklin to Castle Point?

The road trip is about 142.9 miles (230 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

New Florence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.9 miles from New Franklin and 72 miles from Castle Point.

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

The direct path is about 135.1 miles (217.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.01 one way or $38.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around New Franklin and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Castle Point.

Stop Ideas Near New Florence

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

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

RAIL

Hermann

23 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

54 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Jefferson City

73 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Kirkwood

97 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Franklin and Castle Point. Straight-line distance: 135.06 mi (217.36 km).

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#1 New Franklin

City in Howard County, Missouri, United States

Population1,057
Coordinates39.0172500, -92.7374100
Altitude196
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: State Highway 5 (-92.737411, 39.017241)
End: Count Drive (-90.248701, 38.758102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.04 gal
19.09 L · about $19.01
Round trip
$38.01
10.08 gal · 38.18 L
Estimated CO2
44.8 kg one way
Round trip: 89.6 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.01 $38.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.44 $42.87
Premium $4.65 $23.46 $46.91
Diesel $5.30 $26.73 $53.46

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between New Franklin and Castle Point. The current time is 15:09:58.

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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.