How far is Oregon County, MO from Castle Point, MO?

The driving distance from Oregon County, MO to Castle Point, MO is about 215.9 miles (347.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.4 miles (251.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 26m 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
215.93 mi
04h 13m
Flight
156.42 mi
251.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.42 mi
Kilometers
251.73 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
215.93 mi
Kilometers
347.51 km
Drive Time
04h 13m

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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 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Castle Point
Thu, Oct 15, 8:35 PM CDT
Return by in Oregon County
Fri, Oct 16, 12:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oregon County
2026-10-15T16:22
Arrive Castle Point
Thu, Oct 15, 8:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 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
8:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oregon County
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
Central
MO

Township in Madison County, Missouri, USA

From Oregon County
111.3 mi
02h 06m
To Castle Point
104.6 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S
Destination
81°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oregon County and Castle Point.

  1. 1

    Start on Tucker Creek Road

    2584 ft · 2 min · Tucker Creek Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1 km · 57 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    25.9 mi · 38 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    27.8 mi · 33 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    22.4 mi · 33 min

  7. 7

    Turn right

    13.7 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    2815 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    545 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    81 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    1750 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight toward I 55 North: Saint Louis

    1735 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    20.5 mi · 22 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Rosa Parks Highway

    14 mi · 18 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Third Street Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Third Street Expressway

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Andy Gammon Memorial Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Andy Gammon Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Mark Twain Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Mark Twain Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward West Florissant Avenue

    1121 ft · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto West Florissant Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West Florissant Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Riverview Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Riverview Boulevard

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Halls Ferry Circle

    154 m · 10 sec · Halls Ferry Road

  22. 22

    Exit the rotary onto Halls Ferry Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Halls Ferry Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Chambers Road

    2011 ft · 39 sec · Chambers Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Lord Drive

    2556 ft · 2 min · Lord Drive

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lord Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oregon County and Castle Point.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tucker Creek Road
81.9 mi · 38%
I 55 North
20.9 mi · 10%
Rosa Parks Highway
14 mi · 6%
West Florissant Avenue
2.15 mi · 1%
Mark Twain Expressway
2.09 mi · 1%
Third Street Expressway
2.05 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Tucker Creek Road

Merge slight left

81 mi · 01h 33m

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 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.5 mi
156.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Central
02h 06m from Oregon County
Leave By
8:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Oregon County and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Castle Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oregon County to Castle Point?

The road trip is about 215.9 miles (347.5 km) and usually takes 04h 13m 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?

Central is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.3 miles from Oregon County and 104.6 miles from Castle Point.

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

The direct path is about 156.4 miles (251.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.5 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 8:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.29 one way or $60.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Oregon County and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Castle Point.

Stop Ideas Near Central

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

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

RAIL

Poplar Bluff

79 mi away
400 South Main St.
RAIL

Carbondale station

104 mi away
401 South Illinois St.
RAIL

Du Quoin

115 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oregon County and Castle Point. Straight-line distance: 156.42 mi (251.73 km).

Oregon County

#1 Oregon County

County in Missouri, United States

Population10,411
Coordinates36.6867200, -91.4032900
Altitude240
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: Tucker Creek Road (-91.403506, 36.687174)
End: Count Drive (-90.248673, 38.758114)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 348 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.62 gal
28.84 L · about $30.29
Round trip
$60.58
15.24 gal · 57.68 L
Estimated CO2
67.7 kg one way
Round trip: 135.4 kg / 299 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.98 $30.29 $60.58
Mid-grade $4.34 $33.08 $66.16
Premium $4.71 $35.87 $71.73
Diesel $5.99 $45.63 $91.26

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Oregon County and Castle Point. The current time is 16:22:43.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.