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

The driving distance from Salem, MO to Castle Point, MO is about 134.8 miles (216.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.9 miles (167.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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
134.81 mi
02h 17m
Flight
103.91 mi
167.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.91 mi
Kilometers
167.23 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.81 mi
Kilometers
216.95 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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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 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Castle Point
Tue, May 12, 9:07 PM CDT
Return by in Salem
Tue, May 12, 11:25 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salem
2026-05-12T18:49
Arrive Castle Point
Tue, May 12, 9:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Salem
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
Miramiguoa Park
MO

Human settlement in Franklin County, Missouri, United States of America

From Salem
64.3 mi
01h 08m
To Castle Point
70.5 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW
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 Salem and Castle Point.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 4th Street

    29 m · 5 sec · East 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight left

    22.3 mi · 39 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.7 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 44 East: Saint Louis

    890 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    84.8 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

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

  8. 8

    Continue on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

    1 km · 48 sec · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Jamieson Avenue

    651 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Jamieson Avenue

    69 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Jamieson Avenue

    1486 ft · 47 sec · Jamieson Avenue

  12. 12

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

    1198 ft · 38 sec · Arsenal Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto McCausland Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · McCausland Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on South Skinker Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 5 min · South Skinker Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Kienlen Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Kienlen Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Jennings Station Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Jennings Station Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Halls Ferry Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Halls Ferry Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Chambers Road

    2011 ft · 39 sec · Chambers Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Lord Drive

    2556 ft · 2 min · Lord Drive

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lord Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Salem 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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 East
85 mi · 63%
North Main Street
23.1 mi · 17%
Jennings Station Road
3.28 mi · 2%
South Skinker Boulevard
2.81 mi · 2%
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.75 mi · 2%
Halls Ferry Road
1.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 44 East

Merge slight left

84.8 mi · 01h 34m

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
02h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.9 mi
103.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Miramiguoa Park
01h 08m from Salem
Leave By
1:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Salem 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 Salem to Castle Point?

The road trip is about 134.8 miles (216.9 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Miramiguoa Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.3 miles from Salem and 70.5 miles from Castle Point.

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

The direct path is about 103.9 miles (167.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.95 one way or $35.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Salem and Sunny near Castle Point.

Stop Ideas Near Miramiguoa Park

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

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

RAIL

Washington

36 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Hermann

61 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Kirkwood

69 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

87 mi away
551 South 16th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Castle Point. Straight-line distance: 103.91 mi (167.23 km).

Salem

#1 Salem

City in Missouri, United States

Population4,874
Coordinates37.6456000, -91.5359800
Altitude361
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: East 4th Street (-91.535979, 37.645388)
End: Count Drive (-90.248701, 38.758102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 217 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.76 gal
18.01 L · about $17.95
Round trip
$35.90
9.52 gal · 36.02 L
Estimated CO2
42.3 kg one way
Round trip: 84.6 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.95 $35.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.24 $40.49
Premium $4.65 $22.15 $44.31
Diesel $5.30 $25.25 $50.49

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Salem and Castle Point. The current time is 18:49:50.

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.