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

The driving distance from Castle Point, MO to Kirkwood, MO is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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
21.68 mi
00h 33m
Flight
14.79 mi
23.81 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.79 mi
Kilometers
23.81 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.68 mi
Kilometers
34.89 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kirkwood
Fri, Apr 17, 3:02 PM CDT
Return by in Castle Point
Fri, Apr 17, 3:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Castle Point
2026-04-17T14:29
Arrive Kirkwood
Fri, Apr 17, 3:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Vinita Park
MO

City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States

From Castle Point
10.8 mi
00h 16m
To Kirkwood
10.8 mi
00h 16m

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
88°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Chambers Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Hereford Avenue

    2206 ft · 39 sec · Hereford Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Airport Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Airport Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 170 South

    1378 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Inner Belt Expressway

    8.6 mi · 11 min · Inner Belt Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, US 40 West: Wentzville

    1774 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Daniel Boone Expressway

    3 mi · 4 min · Daniel Boone Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 67, US 61: Lindbergh Boulevard, Lewis-Clark Trail

    1274 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 67 South, US 61 South: Lindbergh Boulevard

    153 m · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto South Lindbergh Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 4 min · South Lindbergh Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on North Kirkwood Road

    1.4 mi · 4 min · North Kirkwood Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Adams Avenue

    40 m · 3 sec · West Adams Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Adams Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Inner Belt Expressway
8.63 mi · 40%
Daniel Boone Expressway
2.95 mi · 14%
Chambers Road
2.83 mi · 13%
South Lindbergh Boulevard
2.18 mi · 10%
Airport Road
1.83 mi · 8%
North Kirkwood Road
1.4 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Inner Belt Expressway

Merge slight left onto Inner Belt Expressway

8.63 mi · 00h 11m

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
14.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vinita Park
00h 16m from Castle Point
Leave By
7:24 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 Kirkwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Vinita Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.8 miles from Castle Point and 10.8 miles from Kirkwood.

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

The direct path is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 $2.90 one way or $5.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 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 Kirkwood.

Stop Ideas Near Vinita Park

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

13 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

14 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

30 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

60 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Castle Point and Kirkwood. Straight-line distance: 14.79 mi (23.81 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
Kirkwood

#2 Kirkwood

Suburb of St.

Population27,866
Coordinates38.5833900, -90.4067800
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Start: Castle Point (-90.24817, 38.75811)
End: Kirkwood (-90.40678, 38.58339)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.77 gal
2.9 L · about $2.90
Round trip
$5.81
1.54 gal · 5.8 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.7 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.90 $5.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.27 $6.55
Premium $4.65 $3.58 $7.17
Diesel $5.30 $4.08 $8.17

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 Kirkwood. The current time is 14:29:18.

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.