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

The driving distance from Castle Point, MO to Arnold, MO is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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
29.47 mi
00h 43m
Flight
23.54 mi
37.88 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.54 mi
Kilometers
37.88 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.47 mi
Kilometers
47.42 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arnold
Fri, Apr 17, 3:06 AM CDT
Return by in Castle Point
Fri, Apr 17, 3:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Castle Point
2026-04-17T02:22
Arrive Arnold
Fri, Apr 17, 3:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:04 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
St. Louis
MO

The second most populous city in Missouri and the center of the St.

From Castle Point
14.7 mi
00h 21m
To Arnold
14.7 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph S
Destination
86°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2 mi · 3 min · Halls Ferry Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Halls Ferry Circle

    142 m · 10 sec · Halls Ferry Road

  5. 5

    Exit the rotary onto Halls Ferry Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Halls Ferry Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto North Broadway

    2 mi · 5 min · North Broadway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Carrie Avenue

    960 ft · 35 sec · Carrie Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 70 East

    1011 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Mark Twain Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Mark Twain Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Andy Gammon Memorial Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Andy Gammon Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Third Street Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Third Street Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Ozark Expressway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Ozark Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Ozark Expressway

    13.2 mi · 17 min · Ozark Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Officer Thomas G. Smith, Jr. Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Police Officer Steven Jarvis Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 141: Arnold

    1143 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on MO 141 South: Arnold

    134 m · 13 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right

    893 ft · 14 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    879 ft · 21 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Jeffco Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Jeffco Boulevard

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jeffco Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ozark Expressway
14.1 mi · 48%
Halls Ferry Road
2.91 mi · 10%
North Broadway
2.01 mi · 7%
Third Street Expressway
1.96 mi · 7%
Andy Gammon Memorial Highway
1.51 mi · 5%
Mark Twain Expressway
1.41 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Ozark Expressway

Keep slight left to continue on Ozark Expressway

13.2 mi · 00h 17m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
23.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
St. Louis
00h 21m from Castle Point
Leave By
7:04 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Castle Point and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arnold.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 29.5 miles (47.4 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

St. Louis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Castle Point and 14.7 miles from Arnold.

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

The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.92 one way or $7.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near St. Louis

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

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

RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

1 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

19 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Alton

31 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

71 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Castle Point and Arnold. Straight-line distance: 23.54 mi (37.88 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
Arnold

#2 Arnold

City in Missouri

Population21,145
Coordinates38.4328300, -90.3776200
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Castle Point (-90.24817, 38.75811)
End: Arnold (-90.37762, 38.43283)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.04 gal
3.94 L · about $3.92
Round trip
$7.84
2.08 gal · 7.88 L
Estimated CO2
9.2 kg one way
Round trip: 18.5 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.92 $7.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.42 $8.85
Premium $4.65 $4.84 $9.68
Diesel $5.30 $5.52 $11.03

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Castle Point and Arnold. The current time is 02:22:58.

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.