How far is Polk, MO from Castle Point, MO?
The driving distance from Polk, MO to Castle Point, MO is about 215.9 miles (347.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 180.2 miles (290 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 22m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Polk and Castle Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Polk and Castle Point.
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Start on the route
2.1 mi · 5 min
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Turn right
40.3 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit left toward I 44 East: Rolla
1431 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
151.3 mi · 2 hr 46 min
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Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
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Continue on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
1 km · 48 sec · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Jamieson Avenue
651 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Jamieson Avenue
69 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Jamieson Avenue
1486 ft · 47 sec · Jamieson Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Arsenal Street
1198 ft · 38 sec · Arsenal Street
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Turn right onto McCausland Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · McCausland Avenue
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Continue on South Skinker Boulevard
2.8 mi · 5 min · South Skinker Boulevard
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Continue on Kienlen Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Kienlen Avenue
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Continue on Jennings Station Road
3.3 mi · 7 min · Jennings Station Road
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Turn left onto Halls Ferry Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Halls Ferry Road
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Turn right onto Chambers Road
2011 ft · 39 sec · Chambers Road
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Turn left onto Lord Drive
2556 ft · 2 min · Lord Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lord Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Polk and Castle Point.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 44 East
Merge slight left
151 mi · 02h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Polk and Slight Chance Rain Showers then 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 Polk to Castle Point?
The road trip is about 215.9 miles (347.5 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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 James is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.8 miles from Polk and 111.1 miles from Castle Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 180.2 miles (290 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.74 one way or $57.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Polk and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Castle Point.
Stop Ideas Near Saint James
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint James.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Polk and Castle Point. Straight-line distance: 180.18 mi (289.97 km).
#1 Polk
County in Missouri, United States
| Population | 732 |
| Coordinates | 37.7292000, -93.2993600 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Castle Point
A census-designated place in Jefferson County, Missouri.
| Population | 90,070 |
| Coordinates | 38.7581100, -90.2481700 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
End: Count Drive (-90.248701, 38.758102)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 347 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $28.74 | $57.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.41 | $64.82 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.46 | $70.93 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $40.42 | $80.83 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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