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

The driving distance from Castle Point, MO to Affton, MO is about 16.8 miles (27 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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
16.78 mi
00h 32m
Flight
15.05 mi
24.22 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.05 mi
Kilometers
24.22 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.78 mi
Kilometers
27.01 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Affton
Tue, Apr 14, 9:28 PM CDT
Return by in Castle Point
Tue, Apr 14, 10:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Castle Point
2026-04-14T20:55
Arrive Affton
Tue, Apr 14, 9:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Castle Point
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
University City
MO

Suburb in St.

From Castle Point
8.4 mi
00h 16m
To Affton
8.4 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lord Drive

    2556 ft · 2 min · Lord Drive

  2. 2

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

    2011 ft · 40 sec · Chambers Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Halls Ferry Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Halls Ferry Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Jennings Station Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Jennings Station Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Kienlen Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Kienlen Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on North Skinker Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 5 min · North Skinker Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on McCausland Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · McCausland Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Ellendale Avenue

    2852 ft · 56 sec · Ellendale Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Wellington Avenue

    1740 ft · 35 sec · Wellington Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Wabash Avenue

    1709 ft · 34 sec · Wabash Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Lansdowne Avenue

    651 ft · 25 sec · Lansdowne Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto River Des Peres Boulevard

    1878 ft · 40 sec · River Des Peres Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Weil Avenue

    88 m · 17 sec · Weil Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Weil Avenue

    605 ft · 21 sec · Weil Avenue

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Chippewa Street

    599 ft · 17 sec · Chippewa Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Watson Road

    801 ft · 19 sec · Watson Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Mackenzie Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Mackenzie Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Gravois Road

    2802 ft · 1 min · Gravois Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Tesson Ferry Road

    72 m · 15 sec · Tesson Ferry Road

  20. 20

    Turn right

    69 m · 17 sec

  21. 21

    Turn slight right

    20 m · 5 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    27 m · 6 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
136.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jennings Station Road
3.28 mi · 20%
North Skinker Boulevard
2.81 mi · 17%
Mackenzie Road
2.14 mi · 13%
McCausland Avenue
1.75 mi · 10%
Halls Ferry Road
1.6 mi · 10%
Kienlen Avenue
1.59 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

Jennings Station Road

Turn right onto Jennings Station Road

3.28 mi · 00h 07m

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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
15 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
University City
00h 16m from Castle Point
Leave By
7:24 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Castle Point and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Affton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 16.8 miles (27 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

University City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.4 miles from Castle Point and 8.4 miles from Affton.

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

The direct path is about 15 miles (24.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.22 one way or $4.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Castle Point and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Affton.

Stop Ideas Near University City

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

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

RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

10 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

12 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Alton

32 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

62 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Castle Point and Affton. Straight-line distance: 15.05 mi (24.22 km).

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#1 Castle Point

A census-designated place in Jefferson County, Missouri.

Population90,070
Coordinates38.7581100, -90.2481700
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Affton

#2 Affton

Census designated place

Population20,307
Coordinates38.5506100, -90.3331700
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: Castle Point (-90.24817, 38.75811)
End: Affton (-90.33317, 38.55061)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.59 gal
2.24 L · about $2.22
Round trip
$4.45
1.18 gal · 4.48 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.5 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.22 $4.45
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.51 $5.02
Premium $4.65 $2.75 $5.49
Diesel $5.30 $3.13 $6.26

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 Castle Point and Affton. The current time is 20:55:04.

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.