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

The driving distance from Manchester, MO to Castle Point, MO is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (28.9 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.28 mi
00h 30m
Flight
17.95 mi
28.89 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.95 mi
Kilometers
28.89 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.28 mi
Kilometers
42.29 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Castle Point
Tue, May 12, 7:12 PM CDT
Return by in Manchester
Tue, May 12, 7:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manchester
2026-05-12T18:41
Arrive Castle Point
Tue, May 12, 7:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Manchester
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Clayton
MO

Inner-ring suburb of St.

From Manchester
13.5 mi
00h 15m
To Castle Point
12.8 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Woods Mill Road

    850 ft · 41 sec · Woods Mill Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    3 mi · 5 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Outer Forty

    1562 ft · 30 sec · South Outer Forty

  4. 4

    Take the exit straight toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South

    1591 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Avenue of the Saints

  6. 6

    Continue on Daniel Boone Expressway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Daniel Boone Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 170 North

    897 ft · 13 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 170 North

    3028 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Inner Belt Expressway

    8.7 mi · 11 min · Inner Belt Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Airport Road

    950 ft · 20 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Airport Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Airport Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Hereford Avenue

    2206 ft · 39 sec · Hereford Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Chambers Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Chambers Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Lord Drive

    2556 ft · 2 min · Lord Drive

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lord Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Manchester 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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Inner Belt Expressway
8.72 mi · 33%
Avenue of the Saints
4.84 mi · 18%
Daniel Boone Expressway
3.16 mi · 12%
Chambers Road
2.83 mi · 11%
Airport Road
1.95 mi · 7%
I 170 North
0.74 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
18 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clayton
00h 15m from Manchester
Leave By
7:28 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Manchester and Sunny near Castle Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.3 miles (42.3 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?

Clayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Manchester and 12.8 miles from Castle Point.

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

The direct path is about 18 miles (28.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 $3.51 one way or $7.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Manchester and Sunny near Castle Point.

Stop Ideas Near Clayton

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

10 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

10 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

33 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 Manchester and Castle Point. Straight-line distance: 17.95 mi (28.89 km).

Manchester

#1 Manchester

City in Missouri

Population18,081
Coordinates38.5970000, -90.5092900
Altitude176
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: Woods Mill Road (-90.50931, 38.597001)
End: Count Drive (-90.248701, 38.758102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.93 gal
3.51 L · about $3.51
Round trip
$7.01
1.86 gal · 7.02 L
Estimated CO2
8.3 kg one way
Round trip: 16.5 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.51 $7.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.96 $7.91
Premium $4.65 $4.33 $8.66
Diesel $5.30 $4.93 $9.87

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Manchester and Castle Point. The current time is 18:41:19.

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.