How far is Shelbina, MO from Castle Point, MO?
The driving distance from Shelbina, MO to Castle Point, MO is about 144.8 miles (233 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.8 miles (186.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Pike County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shelbina and Castle Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shelbina and Castle Point.
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Start on West Chestnut Street
751 ft · 38 sec · West Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto North Center Street
1530 ft · 27 sec · North Center Street
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Take the ramp right toward US 36 East, MO 110 East: Monroe City
1307 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
29.2 mi · 34 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Continue on V.F.W. Memorial Highway
5.8 mi · 7 min · V.F.W. Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Veterans Road
1167 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Veterans Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Veterans Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 422
85 m · 7 sec · County Road 422
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Continue on Paris Gravel Road
2539 ft · 1 min · Paris Gravel Road
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Take the ramp right
37 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
73.7 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight left toward I 70 East: Saint Louis
2705 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
21.2 mi · 26 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 Shelbina and Castle Point.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Avenue of the Saints
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
73.7 mi · 01h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Shelbina 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 Shelbina to Castle Point?
The road trip is about 144.8 miles (233 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?
Eolia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.1 miles from Shelbina and 71.6 miles from Castle Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.8 miles (186.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 1:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.27 one way or $38.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Shelbina and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Castle Point.
Stop Ideas Near Eolia
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 Eolia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shelbina and Castle Point. Straight-line distance: 115.79 mi (186.35 km).
#1 Shelbina
City in Shelby County, Missouri
| Population | 1,582 |
| Coordinates | 39.6939300, -92.0429500 |
| Altitude | 237 |
| 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: 233 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
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 | $19.27 | $38.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.73 | $43.47 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.78 | $47.56 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.10 | $54.21 |
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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