How far is West Plains, MO from Castle Point, MO?

The driving distance from West Plains, MO to Castle Point, MO is about 216.1 miles (347.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.4 miles (266.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
216.09 mi
03h 31m
Flight
165.38 mi
266.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.38 mi
Kilometers
266.16 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
216.09 mi
Kilometers
347.77 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Castle Point
Wed, Apr 15, 9:29 AM CDT
Return by in West Plains
Wed, Apr 15, 1:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Plains
2026-04-15T05:58
Arrive Castle Point
Wed, Apr 15, 9:29 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 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
9:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Plains
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 West Plains
104.6 mi
01h 45m
To Castle Point
111.4 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Plains and Castle Point.

  1. 1

    Start on Court Square

    16 m · 2 sec · Court Square

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Court Square

    1.1 km · 2 min · Court Square

  3. 3

    Continue on Porter Wagoner Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Porter Wagoner Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Gibson Street

    1277 ft · 22 sec · Gibson Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Jan Howard Expressway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Jan Howard Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on Porter Wagoner Boulevard

    1.2 km · 59 sec · Porter Wagoner Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Sunset Terrace

    28.5 mi · 33 min · Sunset Terrace

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 63 North, US 60 Business: Houston, Rolla

    65.8 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  9. 9

    Continue on North Bishop Avenue

    87 m · 5 sec · North Bishop Avenue

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on North Bishop Avenue

    56 m · 3 sec · North Bishop Avenue

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Tim Bradley Way

    1336 ft · 33 sec · Tim Bradley Way

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right toward I 44 East: Saint Louis

    564 ft · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    94.8 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

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

  15. 15

    Continue on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

    1 km · 48 sec · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Jamieson Avenue

    651 ft · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Jamieson Avenue

    69 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Jamieson Avenue

    1486 ft · 47 sec · Jamieson Avenue

  19. 19

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

    1198 ft · 38 sec · Arsenal Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto McCausland Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · McCausland Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on South Skinker Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 5 min · South Skinker Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on Kienlen Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Kienlen Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Jennings Station Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Jennings Station Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Halls Ferry Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Halls Ferry Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Chambers Road

    2011 ft · 39 sec · Chambers Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Lord Drive

    2556 ft · 2 min · Lord Drive

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lord Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Plains 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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 East
94.9 mi · 44%
US 63 North
65.8 mi · 30%
Sunset Terrace
28.5 mi · 13%
Jennings Station Road
3.28 mi · 2%
South Skinker Boulevard
2.81 mi · 1%
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 44 East

Merge slight left

94.8 mi · 01h 45m

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 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.7 mi
165.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint James
01h 45m from West Plains
Leave By
9:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Plains and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Castle Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Plains to Castle Point?

The road trip is about 216.1 miles (347.8 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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 104.6 miles from West Plains and 111.4 miles from Castle Point.

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

The direct path is about 165.4 miles (266.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.7 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 9:58 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around West Plains and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 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 West Plains and Castle Point. Straight-line distance: 165.38 mi (266.16 km).

West Plains

#1 West Plains

City in Missouri, United States

Population12,383
Coordinates36.7281200, -91.8523700
Altitude306
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: Court Square (-91.852261, 36.728118)
End: Count Drive (-90.248673, 38.758114)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 348 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 36m
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
28.86 L · about $28.74
Round trip
$57.47
15.24 gal · 57.72 L
Estimated CO2
67.7 kg one way
Round trip: 135.4 kg / 299 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between West Plains and Castle Point. The current time is 05:58:29.

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.