How far is Castle Point, MO from Sunset Hills, MO?

The driving distance from Castle Point, MO to Sunset Hills, MO is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.4 miles (28 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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
20.65 mi
00h 37m
Flight
17.41 mi
28.02 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.41 mi
Kilometers
28.02 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.65 mi
Kilometers
33.23 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sunset Hills
Wed, Apr 15, 10:24 PM CDT
Return by in Castle Point
Wed, Apr 15, 11:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Castle Point
2026-04-15T21:47
Arrive Sunset Hills
Wed, Apr 15, 10:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:16 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
Richmond Heights
MO

City of Missouri, United States of America

From Castle Point
10.3 mi
00h 18m
To Sunset Hills
10.3 mi
00h 18m

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
70°F
Overnight

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Castle Point and Sunset Hills.

  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

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

  13. 13

    Continue on Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 61, US 67, US 50 East: Lindbergh Boulevard

    1055 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Kirkwood Road

    1636 ft · 42 sec · South Kirkwood Road

  16. 16

    Continue on South Lindbergh Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Lindbergh Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn sharp right onto Ronnie Lane

    554 ft · 30 sec · Ronnie Lane

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Matthews Lane

    104 m · 15 sec · Matthews Lane

  19. 19

    Turn slight right

    31 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Cinema Lane

    2083 ft · 2 min · Cinema Lane

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Robyn Hills Drive

    99 m · 14 sec · Robyn Hills Drive

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Robyn Hills Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
106.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jennings Station Road
3.28 mi · 16%
North Skinker Boulevard
2.81 mi · 14%
Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial H
2.77 mi · 13%
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.75 mi · 13%
Halls Ferry Road
1.6 mi · 8%
McCausland Avenue
1.59 mi · 8%
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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
17.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richmond Heights
00h 18m from Castle Point
Leave By
7:16 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Castle Point and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Sunset Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Castle Point to Sunset Hills?

The road trip is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Richmond Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Castle Point and 10.3 miles from Sunset Hills.

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

The direct path is about 17.4 miles (28 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.75 one way or $5.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Castle Point and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Sunset Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Richmond Heights

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Richmond Heights, 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 Richmond Heights.

RAIL

Kirkwood

9 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

10 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

35 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

61 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Castle Point and Sunset Hills. Straight-line distance: 17.41 mi (28.02 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
Sunset Hills

#2 Sunset Hills

City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States

Population8,448
Coordinates38.5389400, -90.4073400
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: Castle Point (-90.24817, 38.75811)
End: Sunset Hills (-90.40734, 38.53894)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.73 gal
2.76 L · about $2.75
Round trip
$5.51
1.46 gal · 5.52 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.75 $5.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.10 $6.21
Premium $4.65 $3.40 $6.79
Diesel $5.30 $3.87 $7.74

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 Sunset Hills. The current time is 21:47:38.

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.