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

The driving distance from Castle Point, MO to Shrewsbury, MO is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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
17.11 mi
00h 29m
Flight
12.54 mi
20.18 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.54 mi
Kilometers
20.18 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.11 mi
Kilometers
27.53 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shrewsbury
Sat, Apr 18, 12:29 PM CDT
Return by in Castle Point
Sat, Apr 18, 12:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Castle Point
2026-04-18T11:59
Arrive Shrewsbury
Sat, Apr 18, 12:29 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:30 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
University City
MO

Suburb in St.

From Castle Point
8.6 mi
00h 14m
To Shrewsbury
8.6 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · McCausland Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Arsenal Street

    1239 ft · 40 sec · Arsenal Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Jamieson Avenue

    625 ft · 15 sec · Jamieson Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 44 West

    941 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

    1.2 km · 55 sec · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Elm Avenue

    1077 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Elm Avenue

    85 m · 13 sec · South Elm Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto I 44 East

    970 ft · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
99.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
3.67 mi · 21%
Jennings Station Road
3.28 mi · 19%
North Skinker Boulevard
2.81 mi · 16%
Halls Ferry Road
1.6 mi · 9%
McCausland Avenue
1.59 mi · 9%
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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
12.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
University City
00h 14m from Castle Point
Leave By
7:30 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Castle Point and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Shrewsbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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 8.6 miles from Castle Point and 8.6 miles from Shrewsbury.

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

The direct path is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.26 one way or $4.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 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 Shrewsbury.

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 Shrewsbury. Straight-line distance: 12.54 mi (20.18 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
Shrewsbury

#2 Shrewsbury

Suburb of St.

Population6,063
Coordinates38.5903300, -90.3367800
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Start: Castle Point (-90.24817, 38.75811)
End: Shrewsbury (-90.33678, 38.59033)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
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
0.6 gal
2.28 L · about $2.26
Round trip
$4.53
1.2 gal · 4.56 L
Estimated CO2
5.3 kg one way
Round trip: 10.7 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.26 $4.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.55 $5.10
Premium $4.65 $2.79 $5.58
Diesel $5.30 $3.18 $6.36

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Castle Point and Shrewsbury. The current time is 11:59:42.

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.