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

The driving distance from Oran, MO to Castle Point, MO is about 145.7 miles (234.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120 miles (193.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m 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
145.71 mi
02h 24m
Flight
120.02 mi
193.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.02 mi
Kilometers
193.16 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.71 mi
Kilometers
234.5 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Castle Point
Mon, Jun 1, 4:02 PM CDT
Return by in Oran
Mon, Jun 1, 6:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oran
2026-06-01T13:37
Arrive Castle Point
Mon, Jun 1, 4:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oran
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
Sainte Genevieve
MO

City in and the county seat of Ste.

From Oran
72.6 mi
01h 12m
To Castle Point
73.1 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NNE
Destination
84°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Railroad Street

    16 m · 4 sec · South Railroad Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Radcliff Road

    657 ft · 19 sec · Radcliff Road

  3. 3

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

    2200 ft · 2 min · Church Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    9.8 mi · 17 min

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Interstate 55

    35 m · 2 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Interstate 55

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 55 North, US 61 North: Cape Girardeau

    1122 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    101.5 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Rosa Parks Highway

    14 mi · 18 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Third Street Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Third Street Expressway

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Andy Gammon Memorial Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Andy Gammon Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Mark Twain Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Mark Twain Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward West Florissant Avenue

    1121 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto West Florissant Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West Florissant Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Riverview Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Riverview Boulevard

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Halls Ferry Circle

    154 m · 10 sec · Halls Ferry Road

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary onto Halls Ferry Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Halls Ferry Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Chambers Road

    2011 ft · 39 sec · Chambers Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Lord Drive

    2556 ft · 2 min · Lord Drive

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lord Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oran 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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
103 mi · 71%
Rosa Parks Highway
14 mi · 10%
Interstate 55
5.76 mi · 4%
West Florissant Avenue
2.15 mi · 1%
Mark Twain Expressway
2.09 mi · 1%
Third Street Expressway
2.05 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Keep slight left

102 mi · 01h 49m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.7 mi
120 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sainte Genevieve
01h 12m from Oran
Leave By
1:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Oran and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then 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 Oran to Castle Point?

The road trip is about 145.7 miles (234.5 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Sainte Genevieve is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.6 miles from Oran and 73.1 miles from Castle Point.

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

The direct path is about 120 miles (193.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 1:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.38 one way or $38.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Oran and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Castle Point.

Stop Ideas Near Sainte Genevieve

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

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

RAIL

Du Quoin

70 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

73 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

74 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Carbondale station

78 mi away
401 South Illinois St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oran and Castle Point. Straight-line distance: 120.02 mi (193.16 km).

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#1 Oran

City in Missouri, USA

Population1,211
Coordinates37.0850500, -89.6553600
Altitude103
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: South Railroad Street (-89.65524, 37.085104)
End: Count Drive (-90.248701, 38.758102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.14 gal
19.46 L · about $19.38
Round trip
$38.77
10.28 gal · 38.92 L
Estimated CO2
45.7 kg one way
Round trip: 91.4 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.38 $38.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.86 $43.72
Premium $4.65 $23.92 $47.84
Diesel $5.30 $27.26 $54.53

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Oran and Castle Point. The current time is 13:37:25.

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.