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

The driving distance from Sullivan, MO to Castle Point, MO is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.3 miles (100.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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
78.88 mi
01h 17m
Flight
62.28 mi
100.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.28 mi
Kilometers
100.23 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.88 mi
Kilometers
126.95 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Castle Point
Thu, Apr 23, 4:32 AM CDT
Return by in Sullivan
Thu, Apr 23, 5:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sullivan
2026-04-23T03:14
Arrive Castle Point
Thu, Apr 23, 4:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sullivan
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
Pacific
MO

City in Missouri

From Sullivan
36 mi
00h 38m
To Castle Point
42.9 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    35 m · 3 sec · West Washington Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Vine Street

    54 m · 7 sec · West Vine Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto West Vine Street

    635 ft · 23 sec · West Vine Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Church Street

    1965 ft · 56 sec · South Church Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Springfield Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Springfield Road

  7. 7

    Turn left

    990 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward I 44 East: Saint Louis

    842 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    54.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

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

  11. 11

    Continue on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

    1 km · 48 sec · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Jamieson Avenue

    651 ft · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Jamieson Avenue

    69 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Jamieson Avenue

    1486 ft · 47 sec · Jamieson Avenue

  15. 15

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

    1198 ft · 38 sec · Arsenal Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto McCausland Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · McCausland Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on South Skinker Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 5 min · South Skinker Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Kienlen Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Kienlen Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Jennings Station Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Jennings Station Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Halls Ferry Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Halls Ferry Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Chambers Road

    2011 ft · 39 sec · Chambers Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Lord Drive

    2556 ft · 2 min · Lord Drive

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lord Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sullivan 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
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 East
54.7 mi · 69%
Jennings Station Road
3.28 mi · 4%
South Skinker Boulevard
2.81 mi · 4%
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.75 mi · 3%
Halls Ferry Road
1.63 mi · 2%
McCausland Avenue
1.59 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 44 East

Merge slight left

54.6 mi · 01h 01m

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
01h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
62.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pacific
00h 38m from Sullivan
Leave By
3:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sullivan and 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 Sullivan to Castle Point?

The road trip is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Pacific is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36 miles from Sullivan and 42.9 miles from Castle Point.

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

The direct path is about 62.3 miles (100.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 3:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.48 one way or $20.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sullivan and Mostly Sunny near Castle Point.

Stop Ideas Near Pacific

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

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

RAIL

Washington

25 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

31 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

49 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Hermann

65 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sullivan and Castle Point. Straight-line distance: 62.28 mi (100.23 km).

Sullivan

#1 Sullivan

City in Missouri

Population7,117
Coordinates38.2081000, -91.1604200
Altitude299
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: (-91.160313, 38.208093)
End: Count Drive (-90.248701, 38.758102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.78 gal
10.54 L · about $10.48
Round trip
$20.97
5.56 gal · 21.08 L
Estimated CO2
24.7 kg one way
Round trip: 49.4 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.48 $20.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.82 $23.65
Premium $4.65 $12.94 $25.88
Diesel $5.30 $14.75 $29.49

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sullivan and Castle Point. The current time is 03:14:46.

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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.