How far is Willow Springs, MO from Castle Point, MO?

The driving distance from Willow Springs, MO to Castle Point, MO is about 194.6 miles (313.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154 miles (247.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 23m 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
194.58 mi
03h 11m
Flight
153.95 mi
247.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.95 mi
Kilometers
247.76 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.58 mi
Kilometers
313.14 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Castle Point
Sun, Apr 19, 7:11 AM CDT
Return by in Willow Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 10:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Willow Springs
2026-04-19T03:59
Arrive Castle Point
Sun, Apr 19, 7:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 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
10:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Willow Springs
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
Cuba
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Willow Springs
93.8 mi
01h 35m
To Castle Point
100.8 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Willow Springs and Castle Point.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    2 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right

    1522 ft · 37 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  4. 4

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

    65.8 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  5. 5

    Continue on North Bishop Avenue

    87 m · 5 sec · North Bishop Avenue

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on North Bishop Avenue

    56 m · 3 sec · North Bishop Avenue

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Tim Bradley Way

    1336 ft · 33 sec · Tim Bradley Way

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward I 44 East: Saint Louis

    564 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    94.8 mi · 1 hr 45 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 Willow Springs 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 East
94.9 mi · 49%
US 63 North
65.8 mi · 34%
East Main Street
10.6 mi · 5%
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 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.6 mi
154 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cuba
01h 35m from Willow Springs
Leave By
10:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Willow Springs and Sunny near Castle Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Willow Springs to Castle Point?

The road trip is about 194.6 miles (313.1 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?

Cuba is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.8 miles from Willow Springs and 100.8 miles from Castle Point.

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

The direct path is about 154 miles (247.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.91 one way or $51.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Willow Springs and Sunny near Castle Point.

Stop Ideas Near Cuba

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

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

RAIL

Washington

65 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Hermann

72 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Jefferson City

88 mi away
101 Jefferson Street
RAIL

Kirkwood

104 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Willow Springs and Castle Point. Straight-line distance: 153.95 mi (247.76 km).

Willow Springs

#1 Willow Springs

City in Howell County, Missouri, United States

Population2,098
Coordinates36.9922800, -91.9698700
Altitude387
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 Main Street (-91.969849, 36.992299)
End: Count Drive (-90.248701, 38.758102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 313 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.87 gal
25.99 L · about $25.91
Round trip
$51.81
13.74 gal · 51.98 L
Estimated CO2
61.1 kg one way
Round trip: 122.1 kg / 269 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.91 $51.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.22 $58.44
Premium $4.65 $31.97 $63.95
Diesel $5.30 $36.44 $72.88

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Willow Springs and Castle Point. The current time is 03:59:34.

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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.