How far is Kirkwood, MO from Castle Point, MO?
The driving distance from Kirkwood, MO to Castle Point, MO is about 23.6 miles (38 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kirkwood and Castle Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kirkwood and Castle Point.
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Start on West Adams Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · West Adams Avenue
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Continue on West Lockwood Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · West Lockwood Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Berry Road
121 m · 8 sec · North Berry Road
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Turn right onto West Lockwood Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Lockwood Avenue
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Turn left onto North Elm Avenue
2193 ft · 44 sec · North Elm Avenue
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Turn right onto East Kirkham Avenue
2805 ft · 56 sec · East Kirkham Avenue
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Continue on South Brentwood Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Brentwood Boulevard
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Turn right onto Eager Road
1022 ft · 33 sec · Eager Road
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Turn left onto I 170 North
2291 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight right onto Inner Belt Expressway
8.5 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 Kirkwood 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
Merge slight right onto Inner Belt Expressway
8.53 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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kirkwood 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 Kirkwood to Castle Point?
The road trip is about 23.6 miles (38 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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 10.3 miles from Kirkwood and 13.3 miles from Castle Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 7:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.13 one way or $6.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kirkwood and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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.
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Alton
Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kirkwood and Castle Point. Straight-line distance: 14.79 mi (23.81 km).
#1 Kirkwood
Suburb of St.
| Population | 27,866 |
| Coordinates | 38.5833900, -90.4067800 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| 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: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.13 | $6.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.53 | $7.06 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.40 | $8.80 |
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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