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

The driving distance from Vandalia, MO to Castle Point, MO is about 98.5 miles (158.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.7 miles (123.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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
98.49 mi
01h 40m
Flight
76.75 mi
123.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.75 mi
Kilometers
123.51 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.49 mi
Kilometers
158.5 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Castle Point
Wed, Apr 15, 11:02 PM CDT
Return by in Vandalia
Thu, Apr 16, 12:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vandalia
2026-04-15T21:21
Arrive Castle Point
Wed, Apr 15, 11:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vandalia
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
Troy
MO

City in Lincoln County, Montana, USA

From Vandalia
48.7 mi
00h 50m
To Castle Point
49.7 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    15 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto US 54

    16.2 mi · 21 min · US 54

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward US 61 South: Saint Louis

    1740 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    46.9 mi · 56 min · Avenue of the Saints

  5. 5

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

    2705 ft · 51 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    21.2 mi · 26 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

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

    872 ft · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    2556 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    1270 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    988 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

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

    1556 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Pershall Road

    1677 ft · 48 sec · Pershall Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto New Halls Ferry Road

    3172 ft · 58 sec · New Halls Ferry Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Halls Ferry Road

    1766 ft · 35 sec · Halls Ferry Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Hudson Drive

    1352 ft · 1 min · Hudson Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Edgefield Drive

    1370 ft · 1 min · Edgefield Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Duchess Drive

    1166 ft · 57 sec · Duchess Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Lord Drive

    87 m · 13 sec · Lord Drive

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lord Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Vandalia 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
46.9 mi · 48%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
21.2 mi · 22%
US 54
16.2 mi · 16%
I 270 North
9.88 mi · 10%
New Halls Ferry Road
0.6 mi · 1%
I 70 East
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Avenue of the Saints

Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

46.9 mi · 00h 56m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.8 mi
76.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Troy
00h 50m from Vandalia
Leave By
3:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Vandalia 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 Vandalia to Castle Point?

The road trip is about 98.5 miles (158.5 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.7 miles from Vandalia and 49.7 miles from Castle Point.

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

The direct path is about 76.7 miles (123.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 3:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.12 one way or $26.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Vandalia and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Castle Point.

Stop Ideas Near Troy

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

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

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Washington

47 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Hermann

49 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
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Kirkwood

67 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Alton

74 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vandalia and Castle Point. Straight-line distance: 76.75 mi (123.51 km).

Vandalia

#1 Vandalia

City in Audrain and Ralls Counties, Missouri, USA

Population3,496
Coordinates39.3108700, -91.4884900
Altitude232
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 Main Street (-91.488422, 39.310898)
End: Count Drive (-90.248701, 38.758102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.48 gal
13.16 L · about $13.12
Round trip
$26.25
6.96 gal · 26.32 L
Estimated CO2
30.9 kg one way
Round trip: 61.9 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.12 $26.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.80 $29.60
Premium $4.65 $16.20 $32.39
Diesel $5.30 $18.46 $36.92

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 Vandalia and Castle Point. The current time is 21:21:38.

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.