How far is Frontenac, MO from Castle Point, MO?
The driving distance from Frontenac, MO to Castle Point, MO is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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 Frontenac and Castle Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frontenac and Castle Point.
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Start on Avenue of the Saints
10 m · 1 sec · Avenue of the Saints
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Take the exit slight right toward Spoede Road
834 ft · 21 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Forty Drive
13 m · 1 sec · North Forty Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto North Forty Drive
749 ft · 23 sec · North Forty Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Spoede Road
706 ft · 23 sec · South Spoede Road
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Turn right onto South 40 Drive
139 m · 13 sec · South 40 Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South
15 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South
1049 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
759 ft · 11 sec · Avenue of the Saints
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Continue on Daniel Boone Expressway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Daniel Boone Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 170 North
897 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 170 North
3028 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Inner Belt Expressway
8.7 mi · 11 min · Inner Belt Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Airport Road
950 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right onto Airport Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Airport Road
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Continue on Hereford Avenue
2206 ft · 39 sec · Hereford Avenue
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Continue on Chambers Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Chambers Road
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Turn left onto Lord Drive
2556 ft · 2 min · Lord Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lord Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Frontenac and Castle Point.
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.
Inner Belt Expressway
Continue on Inner Belt Expressway
8.72 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Frontenac and Mostly Sunny near Castle Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Frontenac to Castle Point?
The road trip is about 21.4 miles (34.4 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Vinita Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Frontenac and 11.7 miles from Castle Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 7:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.83 one way or $5.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Frontenac and Mostly Sunny near Castle Point.
Stop Ideas Near Vinita Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Vinita Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Frontenac and Castle Point. Straight-line distance: 12.36 mi (19.89 km).
#1 Frontenac
City in Missouri, USA
| Population | 3,599 |
| Coordinates | 38.6356100, -90.4151200 |
| Altitude | 176 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Castle Point
A census-designated place in Jefferson County, Missouri.
| Population | 90,070 |
| Coordinates | 38.7581100, -90.2481700 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
End: Count Drive (-90.248701, 38.758102)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.83 | $5.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.19 | $6.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.98 | $7.96 |
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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