How far is Castle Point, MO from Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO?

The driving distance from Castle Point, MO to Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO is about 2.5 miles (4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 1.7 miles (2.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 11m 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
2.46 mi
00h 05m
Flight
1.7 mi
2.73 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
1.7 mi
Kilometers
2.73 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
2.46 mi
Kilometers
3.96 km
Drive Time
00h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellefontaine Neighbors
Wed, Apr 15, 8:07 PM CDT
Return by in Castle Point
Wed, Apr 15, 8:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Castle Point
2026-04-15T20:01
Arrive Bellefontaine Neighbors
Wed, Apr 15, 8:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:06 AM to 7:06 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:18 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
Moline Acres
MO

City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States

From Castle Point
1.2 mi
00h 02m
To Bellefontaine Neighbors
1.2 mi
00h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW
Destination
83°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Castle Point and Bellefontaine Neighbors.

  1. 1

    Start on Lord Drive

    2556 ft · 2 min · Lord Drive

  2. 2

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

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Chambers Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bellefontaine Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Bellefontaine Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    48 m · 12 sec

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
5 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
200 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chambers Road
1.28 mi · 52%
Bellefontaine Road
0.66 mi · 27%
Lord Drive
0.48 mi · 20%
Longest Stretch

Chambers Road

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

1.28 mi · 00h 02m

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 05m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.8 mi
1.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moline Acres
00h 02m from Castle Point
Leave By
8:18 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Castle Point and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bellefontaine Neighbors.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Castle Point to Bellefontaine Neighbors?

The road trip is about 2.5 miles (4 km) and usually takes 00h 05m 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?

Moline Acres is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.2 miles from Castle Point and 1.2 miles from Bellefontaine Neighbors.

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

The direct path is about 1.7 miles (2.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 8:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.34 one way or $0.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Castle Point and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bellefontaine Neighbors.

Stop Ideas Near Moline Acres

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

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

RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

14 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

20 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Kirkwood

24 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Carlinville

67 mi away
128 Alton Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Castle Point and Bellefontaine Neighbors. Straight-line distance: 1.7 mi (2.73 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
Bellefontaine Neighbors

#2 Bellefontaine Neighbors

City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States

Population10,297
Coordinates38.7403300, -90.2265000
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Start: Castle Point (-90.24817, 38.75811)
End: Bellefontaine Neighbors (-90.2265, 38.74033)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 4 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.09 gal
0.33 L · about $0.34
Round trip
$0.68
0.18 gal · 0.66 L
Estimated CO2
0.8 kg one way
Round trip: 1.6 kg / 4 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.34 $0.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $0.38 $0.77
Premium $4.65 $0.42 $0.84
Diesel $5.30 $0.48 $0.95

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Castle Point and Bellefontaine Neighbors. The current time is 20:01:32.

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.