How far is Riverside, MO from Castle Point, MO?
The driving distance from Riverside, MO to Castle Point, MO is about 252.8 miles (406.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 236.2 miles (380.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 57m 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.
Human settlement in Missouri, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverside and Castle Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverside and Castle Point.
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Start on the route
47 m · 13 sec
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At the end of the road, turn uturn onto Northwest Gateway Avenue
35 m · 9 sec · Northwest Gateway Avenue
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Turn straight onto US 69 North
95 m · 13 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Northwest Vivion Road
48 m · 7 sec · Northwest Vivion Road
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Turn left onto Northwest Gateway Avenue
2005 ft · 49 sec · Northwest Gateway Avenue
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Continue on Northwest Platte Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Northwest Platte Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northwest Briarcliff Parkway
18 m · 1 sec · Northwest Briarcliff Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Northwest Briarcliff Parkway
121 m · 9 sec · Northwest Briarcliff Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward MO 9 South: North Kansas City
146 m · 9 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto MO 9 South: North Kansas City
1090 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
1586 ft · 25 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 169 South: Kansas City
1558 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Broadway Boulevard
536 ft · 18 sec · Broadway Boulevard
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Turn left onto West 6th Street
1438 ft · 26 sec · West 6th Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 35 North, I 70 East, US 24 East, US 40 East
721 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on George Brett Super Highway
2089 ft · 39 sec · George Brett Super Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on George Brett Super Highway
2797 ft · 58 sec · George Brett Super Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on George Brett Super Highway
7.1 mi · 10 min · George Brett Super Highway
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway
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Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
52.5 mi · 57 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
32 mi · 34 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
22.4 mi · 24 min · U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway
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Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
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Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
103.1 mi · 2 hr 3 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Chicago, Memphis
872 ft · 12 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago
2556 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on I 270 North: Chicago
1270 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago
988 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left
9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AC: New Halls Ferry Road, Old Halls Ferry Road
1556 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight onto Pershall Road
1677 ft · 48 sec · Pershall Road
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Turn right onto New Halls Ferry Road
3172 ft · 58 sec · New Halls Ferry Road
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Continue on Halls Ferry Road
1766 ft · 35 sec · Halls Ferry Road
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Turn left onto Hudson Drive
1352 ft · 1 min · Hudson Drive
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Turn right onto Edgefield Drive
1370 ft · 1 min · Edgefield Drive
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Turn left onto Duchess Drive
1166 ft · 57 sec · Duchess Drive
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Turn left onto Lord Drive
87 m · 13 sec · 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 Riverside 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.
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.
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 Riverside and Sunny near Castle Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Riverside to Castle Point?
The road trip is about 252.8 miles (406.9 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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?
Huntsdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.5 miles from Riverside and 128.3 miles from Castle Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 236.2 miles (380.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 9:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.64 one way or $67.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Riverside and Sunny near Castle Point.
Stop Ideas Near Huntsdale
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 Huntsdale.
Jefferson City
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverside and Castle Point. Straight-line distance: 236.24 mi (380.19 km).
#1 Riverside
City in Platte County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 3,150 |
| Coordinates | 39.1775000, -94.6130100 |
| Altitude | 236 |
| 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: 407 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 09m |
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 | $33.64 | $67.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $37.94 | $75.87 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $41.51 | $83.03 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $47.31 | $94.62 |
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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