How far is Castle Point, MO from Richmond Heights, MO?
The driving distance from Castle Point, MO to Richmond Heights, MO is about 11.2 miles (18 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Castle Point and Richmond Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Castle Point and Richmond Heights.
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Start on Lord Drive
2556 ft · 2 min · Lord Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Chambers Road
2011 ft · 40 sec · Chambers Road
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Turn left onto Halls Ferry Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Halls Ferry Road
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Turn right onto Jennings Station Road
3.3 mi · 7 min · Jennings Station Road
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Continue on Kienlen Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Kienlen Avenue
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Continue on North Skinker Boulevard
2.8 mi · 5 min · North Skinker Boulevard
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Continue on McCausland Avenue
946 ft · 19 sec · McCausland Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 64 West, US 40 West
1006 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Daniel Boone Expressway
1812 ft · 26 sec · Daniel Boone Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Big Bend Boulevard
1214 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto South Big Bend Boulevard
119 m · 19 sec · South Big Bend Boulevard
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Turn sharp left
30 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Castle Point and Richmond Heights.
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.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Castle Point and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Richmond Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Castle Point to Richmond Heights?
The road trip is about 11.2 miles (18 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Pine Lawn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.6 miles from Castle Point and 5.6 miles from Richmond Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.47 one way or $2.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Castle Point and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Richmond Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Pine Lawn
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Castle Point and Richmond Heights. Straight-line distance: 9.74 mi (15.67 km).
#1 Castle Point
A census-designated place in Jefferson County, Missouri.
| Population | 90,070 |
| Coordinates | 38.7581100, -90.2481700 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Richmond Heights
City of Missouri, United States of America
| Population | 8,775 |
| Coordinates | 38.6286600, -90.3195600 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| Country | United States |
End: Richmond Heights (-90.31956, 38.62866)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.47 | $2.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.66 | $3.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.82 | $3.63 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.07 | $4.14 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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