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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Quick Snapshot
Road
144.8 mi
02h 26m
Flight
115.79 mi
186.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.79 mi
Kilometers
186.35 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.8 mi
Kilometers
233.03 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Castle Point
Thu, Apr 16, 5:19 PM CDT
Return by in Shelbina
Thu, Apr 16, 7:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shelbina
2026-04-16T14:52
Arrive Castle Point
Thu, Apr 16, 5:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shelbina
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
Eolia
MO

Village in Pike County, Missouri, United States

From Shelbina
73.1 mi
01h 13m
To Castle Point
71.6 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on West Chestnut Street

    751 ft · 38 sec · West Chestnut Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Center Street

    1530 ft · 27 sec · North Center Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward US 36 East, MO 110 East: Monroe City

    1307 ft · 17 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    29.2 mi · 34 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  5. 5

    Continue on V.F.W. Memorial Highway

    5.8 mi · 7 min · V.F.W. Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Veterans Road

    1167 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Veterans Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Veterans Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 422

    85 m · 7 sec · County Road 422

  9. 9

    Continue on Paris Gravel Road

    2539 ft · 1 min · Paris Gravel Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right

    37 m · 3 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    73.7 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Avenue of the Saints

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 70 East: Saint Louis

    2705 ft · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    21.2 mi · 26 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  14. 14

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

    872 ft · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    2556 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    1270 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    988 ft · 14 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 11 min

  19. 19

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

    1556 ft · 38 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Pershall Road

    1677 ft · 48 sec · Pershall Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto New Halls Ferry Road

    3172 ft · 58 sec · New Halls Ferry Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Halls Ferry Road

    1766 ft · 35 sec · Halls Ferry Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Hudson Drive

    1352 ft · 1 min · Hudson Drive

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Edgefield Drive

    1370 ft · 1 min · Edgefield Drive

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Duchess Drive

    1166 ft · 57 sec · Duchess Drive

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Lord Drive

    87 m · 13 sec · Lord Drive

  27. 27

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
73.7 mi · 51%
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
29.2 mi · 20%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
21.2 mi · 15%
I 270 North
9.88 mi · 7%
V.F.W. Memorial Highway
5.85 mi · 4%
Veterans Road
2.33 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29 mi
115.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eolia
01h 13m from Shelbina
Leave By
1:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Hermann

69 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

75 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Alton

84 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Quincy

86 mi away
North 30th St. and Wisman Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shelbina and Castle Point. Straight-line distance: 115.79 mi (186.35 km).

Shelbina

#1 Shelbina

City in Shelby County, Missouri

Population1,582
Coordinates39.6939300, -92.0429500
Altitude237
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: West Chestnut Street (-92.043068, 39.693622)
End: Count Drive (-90.248701, 38.758102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 233 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.11 gal
19.34 L · about $19.27
Round trip
$38.54
10.22 gal · 38.68 L
Estimated CO2
45.4 kg one way
Round trip: 90.8 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Missouri · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Shelbina and Castle Point. The current time is 14:52:35.

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.