How far is Rock Port, MO from Castle Point, MO?

The driving distance from Rock Port, MO to Castle Point, MO is about 363.8 miles (585.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 302.9 miles (487.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 41m 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
363.78 mi
05h 50m
Flight
302.85 mi
487.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
302.85 mi
Kilometers
487.39 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
363.78 mi
Kilometers
585.44 km
Drive Time
05h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Castle Point
Wed, May 13, 1:49 AM CDT
Return by in Rock Port
Wed, May 13, 7:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rock Port
2026-05-12T19:59
Arrive Castle Point
Wed, May 13, 1:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:51 AM to 1:51 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
5:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rock Port
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
Emma
MO

City in Lafayette and Saline counties in the U.

From Rock Port
180.8 mi
02h 55m
To Castle Point
183 mi
02h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph WSW
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rock Port and Castle Point.

  1. 1

    Start on South Nebraska Street

    26 m · 9 sec · South Nebraska Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Clay Street

    637 ft · 30 sec · West Clay Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Lewis & Clark Trail

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Lewis & Clark Trail

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 29 South: Saint Joseph

    2100 ft · 51 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    90.7 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 435 East: Saint Louis

    28 mi · 31 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70, US 24 West, US 40: Saint Louis, Kansas City, Sports Complex

    1500 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Saint Louis

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Saint Louis

    143 m · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto George Brett Super Highway

    2213 ft · 29 sec · George Brett Super Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Clifton J. Scott Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    52.5 mi · 57 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway

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

  18. 18

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

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

  19. 19

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

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

  21. 21

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

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

  22. 22

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

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

  23. 23

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

    872 ft · 12 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    2556 ft · 36 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    1270 ft · 18 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    988 ft · 14 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 11 min

  28. 28

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

    1556 ft · 38 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto Pershall Road

    1677 ft · 48 sec · Pershall Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto New Halls Ferry Road

    3172 ft · 58 sec · New Halls Ferry Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Halls Ferry Road

    1766 ft · 35 sec · Halls Ferry Road

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Hudson Drive

    1352 ft · 1 min · Hudson Drive

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Edgefield Drive

    1370 ft · 1 min · Edgefield Drive

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Duchess Drive

    1166 ft · 57 sec · Duchess Drive

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Lord Drive

    87 m · 13 sec · Lord Drive

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lord Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rock Port and Castle Point.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
36 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
157 mi · 43%
I 29 South
93.3 mi · 26%
U.S. Submarine Veterans' Memorial Highway
54.4 mi · 15%
I 435 East
28 mi · 8%
I 270 North
9.88 mi · 3%
Truman/Eisenhower Presidential Highway
5.56 mi · 2%
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
05h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.9 mi
302.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emma
02h 55m from Rock Port
Leave By
5:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rock Port 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 Rock Port to Castle Point?

The road trip is about 363.8 miles (585.4 km) and usually takes 05h 50m 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?

Emma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 180.8 miles from Rock Port and 183 miles from Castle Point.

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

The direct path is about 302.9 miles (487.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.9 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 5:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.42 one way or $96.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rock Port and Sunny near Castle Point.

Stop Ideas Near Emma

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

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

RAIL

Warrensburg

31 mi away
100 South Holden St.
RAIL

Sedalia

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

Lee's Summit

77 mi away
217 SW Main St.
RAIL

Independence

82 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rock Port and Castle Point. Straight-line distance: 302.85 mi (487.39 km).

Rock Port

#1 Rock Port

City in Atchison County, Missouri, United States

Population1,183
Coordinates40.4111100, -95.5169300
Altitude287
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: South Nebraska Street (-95.517144, 40.411115)
End: Count Drive (-90.248701, 38.758102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 585 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.84 gal
48.59 L · about $48.42
Round trip
$96.84
25.68 gal · 97.18 L
Estimated CO2
114.1 kg one way
Round trip: 228.2 kg / 503 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $48.42 $96.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $54.61 $109.22
Premium $4.65 $59.76 $119.51
Diesel $5.30 $68.10 $136.21

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Rock Port and Castle Point. The current time is 19:59:01.

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.