How far is Osage Beach, MO from Castle Point, MO?

The driving distance from Osage Beach, MO to Castle Point, MO is about 174.5 miles (280.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.2 miles (220.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m 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
174.46 mi
02h 45m
Flight
137.17 mi
220.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.17 mi
Kilometers
220.76 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.46 mi
Kilometers
280.76 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Castle Point
Thu, Apr 23, 12:41 AM CDT
Return by in Osage Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 3:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Osage Beach
2026-04-22T21:56
Arrive Castle Point
Thu, Apr 23, 12:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Osage Beach
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
Kingdom City
MO

Human settlement in Callaway County, Missouri, United States of America

From Osage Beach
86.7 mi
01h 22m
To Castle Point
87.7 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
8 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Osage Beach and Castle Point.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    25 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    39 m · 13 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Winn Road

    58 m · 12 sec · Winn Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Osage Beach Parkway

    2206 ft · 46 sec · Osage Beach Parkway

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    20.4 mi · 22 min

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    56.1 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis

    1220 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    84 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  9. 9

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

    872 ft · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    2556 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    1270 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    988 ft · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

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

    1556 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Pershall Road

    1677 ft · 48 sec · Pershall Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto New Halls Ferry Road

    3172 ft · 58 sec · New Halls Ferry Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Halls Ferry Road

    1766 ft · 35 sec · Halls Ferry Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Hudson Drive

    1352 ft · 1 min · Hudson Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Edgefield Drive

    1370 ft · 1 min · Edgefield Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Duchess Drive

    1166 ft · 57 sec · Duchess Drive

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Lord Drive

    87 m · 13 sec · Lord Drive

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lord Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Osage Beach 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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
84 mi · 48%
Osage Beach Parkway
20.8 mi · 12%
I 270 North
9.88 mi · 6%
New Halls Ferry Road
0.6 mi
Halls Ferry Road
0.33 mi
Pershall Road
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

84 mi · 01h 38m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.3 mi
137.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingdom City
01h 22m from Osage Beach
Leave By
12:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Osage Beach and Sunny near Castle Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Osage Beach to Castle Point?

The road trip is about 174.5 miles (280.8 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Kingdom City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.7 miles from Osage Beach and 87.7 miles from Castle Point.

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

The direct path is about 137.2 miles (220.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.3 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 12:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.23 one way or $46.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Osage Beach and Sunny near Castle Point.

Stop Ideas Near Kingdom City

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

46 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

52 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

91 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Sedalia

115 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Osage Beach and Castle Point. Straight-line distance: 137.17 mi (220.76 km).

Osage Beach

#1 Osage Beach

City in Camden and Miller counties in the U.

Population4,677
Coordinates38.1295600, -92.6527700
Altitude262
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: Winn Road (-92.652497, 38.129693)
End: Count Drive (-90.248701, 38.758102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 281 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.16 gal
23.3 L · about $23.23
Round trip
$46.46
12.32 gal · 46.6 L
Estimated CO2
54.7 kg one way
Round trip: 109.5 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.23 $46.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.20 $52.40
Premium $4.65 $28.67 $57.34
Diesel $5.30 $32.67 $65.35

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Osage Beach and Castle Point. The current time is 21:56:18.

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.