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

The driving distance from Slater, MO to Castle Point, MO is about 176.2 miles (283.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.8 miles (249.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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
176.2 mi
02h 55m
Flight
154.79 mi
249.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.79 mi
Kilometers
249.11 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.2 mi
Kilometers
283.57 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Castle Point
Thu, Apr 16, 11:30 AM CDT
Return by in Slater
Thu, Apr 16, 2:25 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Slater
2026-04-16T08:35
Arrive Castle Point
Thu, Apr 16, 11:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Slater
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Kingdom City
MO

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

From Slater
85.4 mi
01h 27m
To Castle Point
90.8 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 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 Slater and Castle Point.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Porter Street

    22 m · 5 sec · Porter Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Maple Street

    143 m · 15 sec · West Maple Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Broadway Street

    940 ft · 21 sec · North Broadway Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South Broadway Street

    21 m · 5 sec · South Broadway Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Industrial Boulevard

    13.2 mi · 19 min · Industrial Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left

    12 mi · 17 min

  7. 7

    Continue on North Church Street

    12.8 mi · 19 min · North Church Street

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    12.2 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial Highway

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

  11. 11

    Continue on Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway

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

  12. 12

    Continue on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

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

  13. 13

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

    872 ft · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    2556 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    1270 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    988 ft · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 11 min

  18. 18

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

    1556 ft · 38 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Pershall Road

    1677 ft · 48 sec · Pershall Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto New Halls Ferry Road

    3172 ft · 58 sec · New Halls Ferry Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Halls Ferry Road

    1766 ft · 35 sec · Halls Ferry Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Hudson Drive

    1352 ft · 1 min · Hudson Drive

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Edgefield Drive

    1370 ft · 1 min · Edgefield Drive

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Duchess Drive

    1166 ft · 57 sec · Duchess Drive

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Lord Drive

    87 m · 13 sec · Lord Drive

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lord Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Slater 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
26 steps
10 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
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
105 mi · 60%
North Church Street
25 mi · 14%
Industrial Boulevard
13.2 mi · 7%
I 270 North
9.88 mi · 6%
Sheriff Roger I. Wilson Memorial Highway
1.94 mi · 1%
Highway Patrol Sgt. Benjamin Booth Memorial High
1.58 mi · 1%
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 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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.4 mi
154.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kingdom City
01h 27m from Slater
Leave By
12:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Slater 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 Slater to Castle Point?

The road trip is about 176.2 miles (283.6 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?

Kingdom City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.4 miles from Slater and 90.8 miles from Castle Point.

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

The direct path is about 154.8 miles (249.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 12:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.46 one way or $46.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Slater and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Castle Point.

Stop Ideas Near Kingdom City

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

46 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

52 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

91 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Sedalia

115 mi away
100 block of Main Street, through parking lot

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Slater and Castle Point. Straight-line distance: 154.79 mi (249.11 km).

Slater

#1 Slater

City in Saline County, Missouri, United States

Population1,765
Coordinates39.2180800, -93.0690900
Altitude259
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: Porter Street (-93.069218, 39.218084)
End: Count Drive (-90.248701, 38.758102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 284 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.22 gal
23.54 L · about $23.46
Round trip
$46.91
12.44 gal · 47.08 L
Estimated CO2
55.3 kg one way
Round trip: 110.6 kg / 244 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.46 $46.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.45 $52.91
Premium $4.65 $28.95 $57.90
Diesel $5.30 $32.99 $65.98

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 Slater and Castle Point. The current time is 08:35:38.

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.