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

The driving distance from Peculiar, MO to Castle Point, MO is about 261.8 miles (421.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 226.9 miles (365.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 56m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
261.81 mi
03h 58m
Flight
226.91 mi
365.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
226.91 mi
Kilometers
365.17 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
261.81 mi
Kilometers
421.34 km
Drive Time
03h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Castle Point
Thu, Apr 23, 10:24 AM CDT
Return by in Peculiar
Thu, Apr 23, 2:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Peculiar
2026-04-23T06:26
Arrive Castle Point
Thu, Apr 23, 10:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Peculiar
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rocheport
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Peculiar
130.3 mi
01h 59m
To Castle Point
131.5 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 21 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    149 m · 38 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2677 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 49 North, US 71 North: Kansas City

    1184 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    15.1 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 435 West, I 470 East, US 50: Wichita, Lee's Summit

    2075 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 470 East, US 50 East: Lee's Summit

    1281 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    15.3 mi · 18 min

  9. 9

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

    2063 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    52.5 mi · 57 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    32 mi · 34 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

    22.4 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    103.1 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  18. 18

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

    872 ft · 12 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    2556 ft · 36 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    1270 ft · 18 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    988 ft · 14 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 11 min

  23. 23

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

    1556 ft · 38 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Pershall Road

    1677 ft · 48 sec · Pershall Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto New Halls Ferry Road

    3172 ft · 58 sec · New Halls Ferry Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Halls Ferry Road

    1766 ft · 35 sec · Halls Ferry Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Hudson Drive

    1352 ft · 1 min · Hudson Drive

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Edgefield Drive

    1370 ft · 1 min · Edgefield Drive

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Duchess Drive

    1166 ft · 57 sec · Duchess Drive

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Lord Drive

    87 m · 13 sec · Lord Drive

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lord Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Peculiar 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
31 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
157 mi · 60%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 21%
I 470 East
15.5 mi · 6%
I 49 North
15.3 mi · 6%
I 270 North
9.88 mi · 4%
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

103 mi · 02h 03m

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
03h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.9 mi
226.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rocheport
01h 59m from Peculiar
Leave By
9:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Peculiar and 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 Peculiar to Castle Point?

The road trip is about 261.8 miles (421.3 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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?

Rocheport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.3 miles from Peculiar and 131.5 miles from Castle Point.

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

The direct path is about 226.9 miles (365.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.9 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 9:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.84 one way or $69.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Peculiar and Mostly Sunny near Castle Point.

Stop Ideas Near Rocheport

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

56 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Sedalia

65 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot
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Hermann

103 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Warrensburg

105 mi away
100 South Holden St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Peculiar and Castle Point. Straight-line distance: 226.91 mi (365.17 km).

Peculiar

#1 Peculiar

City in Cass County, Missouri, United States

Population5,660
Coordinates38.7191800, -94.4585600
Altitude302
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: (-94.458617, 38.719179)
End: Count Drive (-90.248673, 38.758114)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 421 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.24 gal
34.97 L · about $34.84
Round trip
$69.69
18.48 gal · 69.94 L
Estimated CO2
82.1 kg one way
Round trip: 164.2 kg / 362 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.84 $69.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.30 $78.60
Premium $4.65 $43.00 $86.01
Diesel $5.30 $49.01 $98.02

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 Peculiar and Castle Point. The current time is 06:26:06.

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.