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

The driving distance from Purdy, MO to Castle Point, MO is about 281.6 miles (453.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 241.2 miles (388.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 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
281.58 mi
04h 28m
Flight
241.21 mi
388.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
241.21 mi
Kilometers
388.19 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
281.58 mi
Kilometers
453.16 km
Drive Time
04h 28m

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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 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Castle Point
Thu, Apr 23, 7:55 PM CDT
Return by in Purdy
Fri, Apr 24, 12:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Purdy
2026-04-23T15:27
Arrive Castle Point
Thu, Apr 23, 7:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 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
8:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Purdy
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Saint Robert
MO

City in Pulaski County, Missouri, United States

From Purdy
135.4 mi
02h 14m
To Castle Point
146.2 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 22 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 Purdy and Castle Point.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Avenue

    702 ft · 33 sec · Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North City Highway 37

    2536 ft · 1 min · North City Highway 37

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on North City Highway 37

    2759 ft · 1 min · North City Highway 37

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    88 m · 11 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    33.9 mi · 50 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward I 44 East: Springfield

    1127 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway

    206.7 mi · 3 hr 46 min · Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

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

  12. 12

    Continue on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

    1 km · 48 sec · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Jamieson Avenue

    651 ft · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Jamieson Avenue

    69 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Jamieson Avenue

    1486 ft · 47 sec · Jamieson Avenue

  16. 16

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

    1198 ft · 38 sec · Arsenal Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto McCausland Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · McCausland Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on South Skinker Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 5 min · South Skinker Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on Kienlen Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Kienlen Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Jennings Station Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Jennings Station Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Halls Ferry Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Halls Ferry Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Chambers Road

    2011 ft · 39 sec · Chambers Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Lord Drive

    2556 ft · 2 min · Lord Drive

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lord Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Purdy 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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway
207 mi · 73%
Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial H
3.54 mi · 1%
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

Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway

Merge slight left onto Congressman Mel Hancock Freeway

207 mi · 03h 46m

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 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.4 mi
241.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Robert
02h 14m from Purdy
Leave By
8:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Purdy 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 Purdy to Castle Point?

The road trip is about 281.6 miles (453.2 km) and usually takes 04h 28m 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 135.4 miles from Purdy and 146.2 miles from Castle Point.

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

The direct path is about 241.2 miles (388.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.4 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 8:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.48 one way or $74.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Purdy 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 Purdy and Castle Point. Straight-line distance: 241.21 mi (388.19 km).

Purdy

#1 Purdy

City in Barry County, Missouri, United States

Population1,131
Coordinates36.8172900, -93.9207600
Altitude452
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: Washington Avenue (-93.920763, 36.817275)
End: Count Drive (-90.248701, 38.758102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 453 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.94 gal
37.61 L · about $37.48
Round trip
$74.97
19.88 gal · 75.22 L
Estimated CO2
88.3 kg one way
Round trip: 176.7 kg / 390 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $37.48 $74.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.27 $84.55
Premium $4.65 $46.26 $92.52
Diesel $5.30 $52.72 $105.44

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 Purdy and Castle Point. The current time is 15:27:24.

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.