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

The driving distance from Ballwin, MO to Castle Point, MO is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.78 mi
00h 36m
Flight
19.63 mi
31.59 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.63 mi
Kilometers
31.59 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.78 mi
Kilometers
46.31 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Castle Point
Fri, Apr 24, 3:01 AM CDT
Return by in Ballwin
Fri, Apr 24, 3:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ballwin
2026-04-24T02:25
Arrive Castle Point
Fri, Apr 24, 3:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ballwin
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Maryland Heights
MO

City in Missouri, United States

From Ballwin
14 mi
00h 18m
To Castle Point
14.8 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    67 m · 21 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    67 m · 18 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Holloway Road

    551 ft · 24 sec · Holloway Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Manchester Road

    5.4 mi · 10 min · Manchester Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 270 North

    1121 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    19.8 mi · 25 min

  7. 7

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

    1556 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Pershall Road

    1677 ft · 48 sec · Pershall Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto New Halls Ferry Road

    3172 ft · 58 sec · New Halls Ferry Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Halls Ferry Road

    1766 ft · 35 sec · Halls Ferry Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Hudson Drive

    1352 ft · 1 min · Hudson Drive

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Edgefield Drive

    1370 ft · 1 min · Edgefield Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Duchess Drive

    1166 ft · 57 sec · Duchess Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Lord Drive

    87 m · 13 sec · Lord Drive

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lord Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ballwin and Castle Point.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 270 North
20 mi · 70%
Manchester Road
5.44 mi · 19%
New Halls Ferry Road
0.6 mi · 2%
Halls Ferry Road
0.33 mi · 1%
Pershall Road
0.32 mi · 1%
AC
0.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 270 North

Merge slight left

19.8 mi · 00h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
19.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maryland Heights
00h 18m from Ballwin
Leave By
7:18 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ballwin and 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 Ballwin to Castle Point?

The road trip is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Maryland Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Ballwin and 14.8 miles from Castle Point.

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

The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.81 one way or $7.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Ballwin and Showers And Thunderstorms near Castle Point.

Stop Ideas Near Maryland Heights

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

15 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

22 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

33 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

53 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ballwin and Castle Point. Straight-line distance: 19.63 mi (31.59 km).

Ballwin

#1 Ballwin

City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States

Population30,094
Coordinates38.5950500, -90.5462300
Altitude192
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: (-90.546184, 38.59505)
End: Count Drive (-90.248701, 38.758102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.01 gal
3.84 L · about $3.81
Round trip
$7.62
2.02 gal · 7.68 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.81 $7.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.30 $8.59
Premium $4.65 $4.70 $9.40
Diesel $5.30 $5.36 $10.71

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 · Apr 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Ballwin and Castle Point. The current time is 02:25:20.

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.