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

The driving distance from Eureka, MO to Castle Point, MO is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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
40.63 mi
00h 43m
Flight
27.05 mi
43.54 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.05 mi
Kilometers
43.54 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.63 mi
Kilometers
65.39 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Castle Point
Sun, Apr 12, 2:47 AM CDT
Return by in Eureka
Sun, Apr 12, 3:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eureka
2026-04-12T02:04
Arrive Castle Point
Sun, Apr 12, 2:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Eureka
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
Webster Groves
MO

City in Missouri

From Eureka
16.2 mi
00h 21m
To Castle Point
24.4 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Central Avenue

    1339 ft · 47 sec · South Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 4th Street

    1301 ft · 40 sec · East 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    77 m · 13 sec

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 44 East, US 50 East: Saint Louis

    1119 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

    12.4 mi · 15 min · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

  6. 6

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

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

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

  8. 8

    Continue on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

    1 km · 48 sec · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Jamieson Avenue

    651 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Jamieson Avenue

    69 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Jamieson Avenue

    1486 ft · 47 sec · Jamieson Avenue

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Arsenal Street

    1198 ft · 38 sec · Arsenal Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto McCausland Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · McCausland Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on South Skinker Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 5 min · South Skinker Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Kienlen Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Kienlen Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Jennings Station Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Jennings Station Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Halls Ferry Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Halls Ferry Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Chambers Road

    2011 ft · 39 sec · Chambers Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Lord Drive

    2556 ft · 2 min · Lord Drive

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lord Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
12.4 mi · 30%
Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial H
3.54 mi · 9%
Jennings Station Road
3.28 mi · 8%
South Skinker Boulevard
2.81 mi · 7%
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.75 mi · 7%
Halls Ferry Road
1.63 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

Merge slight left onto Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor

12.4 mi · 00h 15m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
27 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Webster Groves
00h 21m from Eureka
Leave By
7:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Eureka and Mostly Cloudy 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 Eureka to Castle Point?

The road trip is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Webster Groves is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Eureka and 24.4 miles from Castle Point.

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

The direct path is about 27 miles (43.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 7:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.39 one way or $10.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Webster Groves

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

5 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

14 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

40 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

57 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eureka and Castle Point. Straight-line distance: 27.05 mi (43.54 km).

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#1 Eureka

Eureka is a place in Missouri, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.5025500, -90.6279000
Altitude139
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: South Central Avenue (-90.628009, 38.502555)
End: Count Drive (-90.248701, 38.758102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.43 gal
5.43 L · about $5.39
Round trip
$10.79
2.86 gal · 10.86 L
Estimated CO2
12.7 kg one way
Round trip: 25.4 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.39 $10.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.08 $12.16
Premium $4.65 $6.66 $13.31
Diesel $5.30 $7.58 $15.17

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Eureka and Castle Point. The current time is 02:04:22.

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.