How far is Pierce City, MO from Castle Point, MO?

The driving distance from Pierce City, MO to Castle Point, MO is about 275.4 miles (443.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 239.9 miles (386.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 36m 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
275.37 mi
04h 18m
Flight
239.92 mi
386.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
239.92 mi
Kilometers
386.12 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
275.37 mi
Kilometers
443.17 km
Drive Time
04h 18m

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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 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Castle Point
Thu, Apr 23, 11:49 AM CDT
Return by in Pierce City
Thu, Apr 23, 4:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pierce City
2026-04-23T07:31
Arrive Castle Point
Thu, Apr 23, 11:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 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
8:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pierce City
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
Saint Robert
MO

City in Pulaski County, Missouri, United States

From Pierce City
134.6 mi
02h 09m
To Castle Point
140.8 mi
02h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 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 Pierce City and Castle Point.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pierce City and Castle Point.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Myrtle Street

    60 m · 14 sec · Myrtle Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Washington Avenue

    154 m · 25 sec · East Washington Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Elm Street

    2803 ft · 58 sec · North Elm Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Madison Street

    884 ft · 22 sec · East Madison Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Lindsey Boulevard

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Lindsey Boulevard

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    4.5 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    98 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward I 44 East: Springfield

    969 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    242 mi · 4 hr 24 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

    1 km · 48 sec · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Jamieson Avenue

    651 ft · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Jamieson Avenue

    69 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Jamieson Avenue

    1486 ft · 47 sec · Jamieson Avenue

  17. 17

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

    1198 ft · 38 sec · Arsenal Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto McCausland Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · McCausland Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on South Skinker Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 5 min · South Skinker Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on Kienlen Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Kienlen Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Jennings Station Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Jennings Station Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Halls Ferry Road

    1.6 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 Pierce City 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
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 East
242 mi · 88%
Lindsey Boulevard
8.55 mi · 3%
Jennings Station Road
3.28 mi · 1%
South Skinker Boulevard
2.81 mi · 1%
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.75 mi · 1%
Halls Ferry Road
1.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 44 East

Merge slight left

242 mi · 04h 24m

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 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.5 mi
239.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Robert
02h 09m from Pierce City
Leave By
8:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pierce City 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 Pierce City to Castle Point?

The road trip is about 275.4 miles (443.2 km) and usually takes 04h 18m 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?

Saint Robert is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.6 miles from Pierce City and 140.8 miles from Castle Point.

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

The direct path is about 239.9 miles (386.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.5 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 8:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.65 one way or $73.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pierce City and Mostly Sunny near Castle Point.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Robert

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

84 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

117 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pierce City and Castle Point. Straight-line distance: 239.92 mi (386.12 km).

Pierce City

#1 Pierce City

City in Lawrence County, Missouri, United States

Population1,309
Coordinates36.9459000, -94.0002100
Altitude371
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: (-94.000209, 36.945888)
End: Count Drive (-90.248701, 38.758102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 443 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.72 gal
36.78 L · about $36.65
Round trip
$73.31
19.44 gal · 73.56 L
Estimated CO2
86.4 kg one way
Round trip: 172.8 kg / 381 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $36.65 $73.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.34 $82.68
Premium $4.65 $45.24 $90.47
Diesel $5.30 $51.55 $103.11

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 Pierce City and Castle Point. The current time is 07:31:47.

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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.