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

The driving distance from Steele, MO to Castle Point, MO is about 215.9 miles (347.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.2 miles (299.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 44m 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
215.86 mi
03h 22m
Flight
186.19 mi
299.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.19 mi
Kilometers
299.64 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
215.86 mi
Kilometers
347.4 km
Drive Time
03h 22m

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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 03h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Castle Point
Sat, Apr 25, 9:34 AM CDT
Return by in Steele
Sat, Apr 25, 12:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Steele
2026-04-25T06:12
Arrive Castle Point
Sat, Apr 25, 9:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Steele
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Pocahontas
MO

Town in Missouri

From Steele
107.6 mi
01h 41m
To Castle Point
108.2 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    51 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Walnut Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Walnut Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 55 North, US 61 North: Sikeston

    48.3 mi · 52 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    37.2 mi · 40 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    101.5 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Rosa Parks Highway

    14 mi · 18 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Third Street Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Third Street Expressway

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Andy Gammon Memorial Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Andy Gammon Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Mark Twain Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Mark Twain Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward West Florissant Avenue

    1121 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto West Florissant Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West Florissant Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Riverview Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Riverview Boulevard

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Halls Ferry Circle

    154 m · 10 sec · Halls Ferry Road

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto Halls Ferry Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Halls Ferry Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Chambers Road

    2011 ft · 39 sec · Chambers Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Lord Drive

    2556 ft · 2 min · Lord Drive

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lord Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Steele 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
187 mi · 87%
Rosa Parks Highway
14 mi · 6%
West Florissant Avenue
2.15 mi · 1%
Mark Twain Expressway
2.09 mi · 1%
North Walnut Street
2.08 mi · 1%
Third Street Expressway
2.05 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Keep slight left

102 mi · 01h 49m

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
03h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.7 mi
186.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pocahontas
01h 41m from Steele
Leave By
10:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Steele 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 Steele to Castle Point?

The road trip is about 215.9 miles (347.4 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?

Pocahontas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.6 miles from Steele and 108.2 miles from Castle Point.

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

The direct path is about 186.2 miles (299.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 10:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.74 one way or $57.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Steele and Sunny near Castle Point.

Stop Ideas Near Pocahontas

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

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

RAIL

Carbondale station

45 mi away
401 South Illinois St.
BUS

Marion, IL

66 mi away
2100 West Main Street
BUS

Vienna, IL

66 mi away
504 West Vine Street
RAIL

Du Quoin

67 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Steele and Castle Point. Straight-line distance: 186.19 mi (299.64 km).

Steele

#1 Steele

City in Pemiscot County, Missouri, United States

Population1,853
Coordinates36.0839600, -89.8292500
Altitude80
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: North Walnut Street (-89.829362, 36.084061)
End: Count Drive (-90.248701, 38.758102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 347 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.62 gal
28.83 L · about $28.74
Round trip
$57.47
15.24 gal · 57.66 L
Estimated CO2
67.7 kg one way
Round trip: 135.4 kg / 299 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.74 $57.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.41 $64.82
Premium $4.65 $35.46 $70.93
Diesel $5.30 $40.42 $80.83

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Steele and Castle Point. The current time is 06:12:39.

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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.