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

The driving distance from Wardsville, MO to Castle Point, MO is about 135.4 miles (217.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.6 miles (170 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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
135.38 mi
02h 10m
Flight
105.62 mi
169.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.62 mi
Kilometers
169.98 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.38 mi
Kilometers
217.87 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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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 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Castle Point
Sun, May 3, 6:07 AM CDT
Return by in Wardsville
Sun, May 3, 8:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wardsville
2026-05-03T03:56
Arrive Castle Point
Sun, May 3, 6:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wardsville
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
High Hill
MO

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

From Wardsville
66.7 mi
01h 05m
To Castle Point
68.7 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
39°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph S
Destination
42°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    68 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    92 m · 11 sec

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 6 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lorenzo Green Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lorenzo Green Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Ellis Boulevard

    1046 ft · 32 sec · Ellis Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    779 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto C. F. “Red” Whaley Expressway

    31.9 mi · 35 min · C. F. “Red” Whaley Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, US 40 East: Saint Louis

    1220 ft · 15 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    84 mi · 1 hr 38 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

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

    872 ft · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    2556 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    1270 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North: Chicago

    988 ft · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    9 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

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

    1556 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Pershall Road

    1677 ft · 48 sec · Pershall Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto New Halls Ferry Road

    3172 ft · 58 sec · New Halls Ferry Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Halls Ferry Road

    1766 ft · 35 sec · Halls Ferry Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Hudson Drive

    1352 ft · 1 min · Hudson Drive

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Edgefield Drive

    1370 ft · 1 min · Edgefield Drive

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Duchess Drive

    1166 ft · 57 sec · Duchess Drive

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Lord Drive

    87 m · 13 sec · 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 Wardsville 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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
84 mi · 62%
C. F. “Red” Whaley Expressway
31.9 mi · 24%
I 270 North
9.88 mi · 7%
Lorenzo Green Drive
1.25 mi · 1%
New Halls Ferry Road
0.6 mi
Ellis Boulevard
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

84 mi · 01h 38m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.8 mi
105.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
High Hill
01h 05m from Wardsville
Leave By
2:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Wardsville and Clear near Castle Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 135.4 miles (217.9 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

High Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.7 miles from Wardsville and 68.7 miles from Castle Point.

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

The direct path is about 105.6 miles (170 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 2:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.03 one way or $36.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Wardsville and Clear near Castle Point.

Stop Ideas Near High Hill

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around High Hill and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 14.5 mi away

Warrenton City Animal Control

Warrenton , MO
314 Coleman, Warrenton, MO 63383
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Animal control service,City government office
Warrenton City Hall
Meeting point 14.8 mi away

Warrenton City Hall

Warrenton , MO
200 W Booneslick Rd, Warrenton, MO 63383
Rating 2.7/5 7 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to High Hill.

RAIL

Hermann

19 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Washington

48 mi away
301 West Front St.
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Jefferson City

76 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Kirkwood

91 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wardsville and Castle Point. Straight-line distance: 105.62 mi (169.98 km).

Wardsville

#1 Wardsville

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

Population1,570
Coordinates38.4889200, -92.1743500
Altitude238
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Castle Point

A census-designated place in Jefferson County, Missouri.

Population90,070
Coordinates38.7581100, -90.2481700
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: State Highway M (-92.174624, 38.48936)
End: Count Drive (-90.248701, 38.758102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 218 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.78 gal
18.08 L · about $18.03
Round trip
$36.05
9.56 gal · 36.16 L
Estimated CO2
42.5 kg one way
Round trip: 85 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.03 $36.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.33 $40.66
Premium $4.65 $22.25 $44.49
Diesel $5.30 $25.35 $50.71

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Wardsville and Castle Point. The current time is 03:56:18.

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.