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

The driving distance from Esther, MO to Castle Point, MO is about 77.2 miles (124.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.2 miles (103.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
77.19 mi
01h 22m
Flight
64.18 mi
103.28 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.18 mi
Kilometers
103.28 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.19 mi
Kilometers
124.22 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Castle Point
Fri, Apr 17, 11:51 PM CDT
Return by in Esther
Sat, Apr 18, 1:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Esther
2026-04-17T22:28
Arrive Castle Point
Fri, Apr 17, 11:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Esther
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Pevely
MO

City in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States

From Esther
38.2 mi
00h 41m
To Castle Point
39 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph S
Destination
88°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jefferson Street

    760 ft · 23 sec · Jefferson Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Saint Joe Drive

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Saint Joe Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on South State Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South State Street

  4. 4

    Turn right

    700 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward US 67 North: Saint Louis

    877 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    26.3 mi · 30 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    1750 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight toward I 55 North: Saint Louis

    1735 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    20.5 mi · 22 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Rosa Parks Highway

    14 mi · 18 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Third Street Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Third Street Expressway

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Andy Gammon Memorial Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Andy Gammon Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Mark Twain Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Mark Twain Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward West Florissant Avenue

    1121 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto West Florissant Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West Florissant Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Riverview Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Riverview Boulevard

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Halls Ferry Circle

    154 m · 10 sec · Halls Ferry Road

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary onto Halls Ferry Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Halls Ferry Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Chambers Road

    2011 ft · 39 sec · Chambers Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Lord Drive

    2556 ft · 2 min · Lord Drive

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lord Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 67 North
26.8 mi · 35%
I 55 North
20.9 mi · 27%
Rosa Parks Highway
14 mi · 18%
West Florissant Avenue
2.15 mi · 3%
Mark Twain Expressway
2.09 mi · 3%
Third Street Expressway
2.05 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 67 North

Merge slight left

26.3 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
64.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pevely
00h 41m from Esther
Leave By
3:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Esther and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Castle Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 77.2 miles (124.2 km) and usually takes 01h 22m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pevely is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.2 miles from Esther and 39 miles from Castle Point.

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

The direct path is about 64.2 miles (103.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.26 one way or $20.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Esther and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Castle Point.

Stop Ideas Near Pevely

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

33 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

41 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Washington

62 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Alton

73 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Esther and Castle Point. Straight-line distance: 64.18 mi (103.28 km).

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#1 Esther

Human settlement in St.

Population1,161
Coordinates37.8503300, -90.4987400
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
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#2 Castle Point

A census-designated place in Jefferson County, Missouri.

Population90,070
Coordinates38.7581100, -90.2481700
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: Jefferson Street (-90.49874, 37.850327)
End: Count Drive (-90.248701, 38.758102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.72 gal
10.31 L · about $10.26
Round trip
$20.51
5.44 gal · 20.62 L
Estimated CO2
24.2 kg one way
Round trip: 48.3 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.26 $20.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.57 $23.14
Premium $4.65 $12.66 $25.32
Diesel $5.30 $14.43 $28.85

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 Esther and Castle Point. The current time is 22:28:49.

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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.