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

The driving distance from Richmond, MO to Castle Point, MO is about 221.8 miles (356.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 203.4 miles (327.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 52m 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
221.74 mi
03h 26m
Flight
203.36 mi
327.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
203.36 mi
Kilometers
327.27 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
221.74 mi
Kilometers
356.85 km
Drive Time
03h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Castle Point
Thu, Apr 16, 2:01 AM CDT
Return by in Richmond
Thu, Apr 16, 5:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond
2026-04-15T22:35
Arrive Castle Point
Thu, Apr 16, 2:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 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
10:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Richmond
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
Columbia
MO

The most populous city in the state of Missouri.

From Richmond
110.3 mi
01h 43m
To Castle Point
111.5 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph SSW
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 Richmond and Castle Point.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1403 ft · 48 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Spartan Drive

    25.5 mi · 33 min · South Spartan Drive

  3. 3

    Take the exit left toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Columbia

    954 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    19.9 mi · 21 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

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

  6. 6

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

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

  7. 7

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

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

  9. 9

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

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

  10. 10

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

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

  11. 11

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

    872 ft · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    2556 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    1270 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    988 ft · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

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

    1556 ft · 38 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Pershall Road

    1677 ft · 48 sec · Pershall Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto New Halls Ferry Road

    3172 ft · 58 sec · New Halls Ferry Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Halls Ferry Road

    1766 ft · 35 sec · Halls Ferry Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Hudson Drive

    1352 ft · 1 min · Hudson Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Edgefield Drive

    1370 ft · 1 min · Edgefield Drive

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Duchess Drive

    1166 ft · 57 sec · Duchess Drive

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Lord Drive

    87 m · 13 sec · 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 Richmond 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
125 mi · 56%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 25%
South Spartan Drive
25.5 mi · 11%
I 270 North
9.88 mi · 4%
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.94 mi · 1%
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial High
1.58 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 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
203.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbia
01h 43m from Richmond
Leave By
10:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Richmond 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 Richmond to Castle Point?

The road trip is about 221.8 miles (356.9 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?

Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.3 miles from Richmond and 111.5 miles from Castle Point.

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

The direct path is about 203.4 miles (327.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 10:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.49 one way or $58.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Richmond and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Castle Point.

Stop Ideas Near Columbia

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

44 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Sedalia

82 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot
RAIL

Hermann

83 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Castle Point. Straight-line distance: 203.36 mi (327.27 km).

Richmond

#1 Richmond

City in Missouri, United States

Population5,603
Coordinates39.2786200, -93.9768900
Altitude251
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 Main Street (-93.976889, 39.278464)
End: Count Drive (-90.248673, 38.758114)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 357 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.82 gal
29.62 L · about $29.49
Round trip
$58.98
15.64 gal · 59.24 L
Estimated CO2
69.5 kg one way
Round trip: 139 kg / 306 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.49 $58.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.26 $66.52
Premium $4.65 $36.39 $72.79
Diesel $5.30 $41.48 $82.95

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Richmond and Castle Point. The current time is 22:35:17.

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.