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

The driving distance from Strafford, MO to Castle Point, MO is about 214.1 miles (344.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187 miles (301 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 39m 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
214.06 mi
03h 19m
Flight
187.03 mi
300.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.03 mi
Kilometers
300.99 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
214.06 mi
Kilometers
344.49 km
Drive Time
03h 19m

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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 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Castle Point
Fri, May 1, 7:17 PM CDT
Return by in Strafford
Fri, May 1, 10:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Strafford
2026-05-01T15:57
Arrive Castle Point
Fri, May 1, 7:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 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
10:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Strafford
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 James
MO

City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States

From Strafford
103.9 mi
01h 39m
To Castle Point
110.2 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph N
Destination
62°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1052 ft · 30 sec

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    690 ft · 17 sec

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    110 m · 9 sec

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 44 East: Rolla

    856 ft · 21 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    191.5 mi · 3 hr 29 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

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

  7. 7

    Continue on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

    1 km · 48 sec · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Jamieson Avenue

    651 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Jamieson Avenue

    69 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Jamieson Avenue

    1486 ft · 47 sec · Jamieson Avenue

  11. 11

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

    1198 ft · 38 sec · Arsenal Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto McCausland Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · McCausland Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on South Skinker Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 5 min · South Skinker Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Kienlen Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Kienlen Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Jennings Station Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Jennings Station Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Halls Ferry Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Halls Ferry Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Chambers Road

    2011 ft · 39 sec · Chambers Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Lord Drive

    2556 ft · 2 min · Lord Drive

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lord Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Strafford 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 East
192 mi · 90%
Jennings Station Road
3.28 mi · 2%
South Skinker Boulevard
2.81 mi · 1%
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.75 mi · 1%
Halls Ferry Road
1.63 mi · 1%
McCausland Avenue
1.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 44 East

Merge slight left

192 mi · 03h 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
03h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.1 mi
187 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint James
01h 39m from Strafford
Leave By
10:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Strafford and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Castle Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 214.1 miles (344.5 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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 James is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.9 miles from Strafford and 110.2 miles from Castle Point.

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

The direct path is about 187 miles (301 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 10:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.47 one way or $56.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Strafford and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Castle Point.

Stop Ideas Near Saint James

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

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

RAIL

Jefferson City

81 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Hermann

81 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

82 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Strafford and Castle Point. Straight-line distance: 187.03 mi (300.99 km).

Strafford

#1 Strafford

City in Greene County, Missouri, United States

Population2,502
Coordinates37.2683800, -93.1171300
Altitude454
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: East Old Route 66 (-93.117159, 37.268534)
End: Count Drive (-90.248701, 38.758102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 344 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.55 gal
28.59 L · about $28.47
Round trip
$56.94
15.1 gal · 57.18 L
Estimated CO2
67.1 kg one way
Round trip: 134.2 kg / 296 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.47 $56.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.11 $64.22
Premium $4.65 $35.14 $70.28
Diesel $5.30 $40.05 $80.09

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Strafford and Castle Point. The current time is 15:57:32.

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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.