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

The driving distance from Sarcoxie, MO to Castle Point, MO is about 273.7 miles (440.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 241 miles (387.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 29m 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
273.74 mi
04h 14m
Flight
240.97 mi
387.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
240.97 mi
Kilometers
387.81 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
273.74 mi
Kilometers
440.55 km
Drive Time
04h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Castle Point
Sun, May 3, 9:16 AM CDT
Return by in Sarcoxie
Sun, May 3, 1:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sarcoxie
2026-05-03T05:02
Arrive Castle Point
Sun, May 3, 9:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 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
8:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sarcoxie
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 Sarcoxie
133.7 mi
02h 07m
To Castle Point
140.1 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph S
Destination
42°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 6th Street

    37 m · 11 sec · 6th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Center Street

    80 m · 17 sec · Center Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North 5th Street

    907 ft · 42 sec · North 5th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto High Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · High Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 44 East: Springfield

    1175 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Congressman Gene Taylor Highway

    247 mi · 4 hr 29 min · Congressman Gene Taylor Highway

  7. 7

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

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

  8. 8

    Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

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

  9. 9

    Continue on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

    1 km · 48 sec · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Jamieson Avenue

    651 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Jamieson Avenue

    69 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Jamieson Avenue

    1486 ft · 47 sec · Jamieson Avenue

  13. 13

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

    1198 ft · 38 sec · Arsenal Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto McCausland Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · McCausland Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on South Skinker Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 5 min · South Skinker Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Kienlen Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Kienlen Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Jennings Station Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Jennings Station Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Halls Ferry Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Halls Ferry Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Chambers Road

    2011 ft · 39 sec · Chambers Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Lord Drive

    2556 ft · 2 min · Lord Drive

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lord Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sarcoxie 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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Congressman Gene Taylor Highway
247 mi · 90%
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 Gene Taylor Highway

Merge slight left onto Congressman Gene Taylor Highway

247 mi · 04h 29m

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 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.7 mi
241 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Robert
02h 07m from Sarcoxie
Leave By
8:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Sarcoxie and Clear near Castle Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sarcoxie to Castle Point?

The road trip is about 273.7 miles (440.5 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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 133.7 miles from Sarcoxie and 140.1 miles from Castle Point.

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

The direct path is about 241 miles (387.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 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 8:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.43 one way or $72.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Sarcoxie and Clear 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 Sarcoxie and Castle Point. Straight-line distance: 240.97 mi (387.81 km).

Sarcoxie

#1 Sarcoxie

City in Jasper County, Missouri, United States

Population1,549
Coordinates37.0692300, -94.1166000
Altitude332
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: 6th Street (-94.116923, 37.069242)
End: Count Drive (-90.248701, 38.758102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 441 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.66 gal
36.57 L · about $36.43
Round trip
$72.86
19.32 gal · 73.14 L
Estimated CO2
85.8 kg one way
Round trip: 171.7 kg / 379 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $36.43 $72.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.08 $82.17
Premium $4.65 $44.96 $89.92
Diesel $5.30 $51.24 $102.47

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Sarcoxie and Castle Point. The current time is 05:02:29.

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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.