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

The driving distance from Potosi, MO to Castle Point, MO is about 85 miles (136.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.9 miles (102.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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
85.02 mi
01h 36m
Flight
63.86 mi
102.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.86 mi
Kilometers
102.78 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.02 mi
Kilometers
136.83 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Castle Point
Wed, Apr 15, 6:21 PM CDT
Return by in Potosi
Wed, Apr 15, 7:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Potosi
2026-04-15T16:45
Arrive Castle Point
Wed, Apr 15, 6:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Potosi
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
Herculaneum
MO

Roman town

From Potosi
41.9 mi
00h 48m
To Castle Point
43.2 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West High Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West High Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    22.6 mi · 37 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Amvets Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Amvets Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Fountain City Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Fountain City Road

  6. 6

    Turn right

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward US 67 North: Festus, Crystal City

    1377 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    1750 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight toward I 55 North: Saint Louis

    1735 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    20.5 mi · 22 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Rosa Parks Highway

    14 mi · 18 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Third Street Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Third Street Expressway

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Andy Gammon Memorial Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Andy Gammon Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Mark Twain Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Mark Twain Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward West Florissant Avenue

    1121 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto West Florissant Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West Florissant Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Riverview Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Riverview Boulevard

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Halls Ferry Circle

    154 m · 10 sec · Halls Ferry Road

  20. 20

    Exit the rotary onto Halls Ferry Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Halls Ferry Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Chambers Road

    2011 ft · 39 sec · Chambers Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Lord Drive

    2556 ft · 2 min · Lord Drive

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lord Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Potosi 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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
20.9 mi · 25%
Rosa Parks Highway
14 mi · 16%
US 67 North
6.27 mi · 7%
West Florissant Avenue
2.15 mi · 3%
Mark Twain Expressway
2.09 mi · 2%
Third Street Expressway
2.05 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

22.6 mi · 00h 37m

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
01h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.1 mi
63.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Herculaneum
00h 48m from Potosi
Leave By
3:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Potosi and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Castle Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Potosi to Castle Point?

The road trip is about 85 miles (136.8 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Herculaneum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.9 miles from Potosi and 43.2 miles from Castle Point.

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

The direct path is about 63.9 miles (102.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 3:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.31 one way or $22.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Potosi and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Castle Point.

Stop Ideas Near Herculaneum

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

35 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

42 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Washington

64 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Alton

74 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Potosi and Castle Point. Straight-line distance: 63.86 mi (102.78 km).

Potosi

#1 Potosi

County seat of Washington County, Missouri, United States

Population2,548
Coordinates37.9364400, -90.7879100
Altitude275
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: West High Street (-90.787973, 37.936381)
End: Count Drive (-90.248701, 38.758102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3 gal
11.36 L · about $11.31
Round trip
$22.63
6 gal · 22.72 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.3 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.31 $22.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.76 $25.52
Premium $4.65 $13.96 $27.92
Diesel $5.30 $15.91 $31.82

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Potosi and Castle Point. The current time is 16:45:21.

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.