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

The driving distance from Mehlville, MO to Castle Point, MO is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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
24.81 mi
00h 33m
Flight
17.72 mi
28.52 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.72 mi
Kilometers
28.52 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.81 mi
Kilometers
39.92 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Castle Point
Wed, Apr 29, 8:06 AM CDT
Return by in Mehlville
Wed, Apr 29, 8:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mehlville
2026-04-29T07:33
Arrive Castle Point
Wed, Apr 29, 8:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mehlville
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
St. Louis
MO

The second most populous city in Missouri and the center of the St.

From Mehlville
12.2 mi
00h 16m
To Castle Point
12.6 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
51°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lemay Ferry Road

    1155 ft · 25 sec · Lemay Ferry Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Lindbergh Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · South Lindbergh Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North: Saint Louis

    1760 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    11.3 mi · 14 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Third Street Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Third Street Expressway

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Andy Gammon Memorial Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Andy Gammon Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Mark Twain Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Mark Twain Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward West Florissant Avenue

    1121 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto West Florissant Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West Florissant Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Riverview Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Riverview Boulevard

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Halls Ferry Circle

    154 m · 10 sec · Halls Ferry Road

  12. 12

    Exit the rotary onto Halls Ferry Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Halls Ferry Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Chambers Road

    2011 ft · 39 sec · 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 Mehlville 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
11.7 mi · 47%
West Florissant Avenue
2.15 mi · 9%
Mark Twain Expressway
2.09 mi · 8%
Third Street Expressway
2.05 mi · 8%
Halls Ferry Road
2.03 mi · 8%
Andy Gammon Memorial Highway
1.37 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Merge slight left

11.3 mi · 00h 14m

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
17.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
St. Louis
00h 16m from Mehlville
Leave By
7:24 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Mehlville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Castle Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

St. Louis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Mehlville and 12.6 miles from Castle Point.

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

The direct path is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 7:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.28 one way or $6.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Mehlville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Castle Point.

Stop Ideas Near St. Louis

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

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

RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

1 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

19 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Alton

31 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

71 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mehlville and Castle Point. Straight-line distance: 17.72 mi (28.52 km).

Mehlville

#1 Mehlville

Census designated place

Population28,380
Coordinates38.5083900, -90.3228900
Altitude184
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: Lemay Ferry Road (-90.323007, 38.508471)
End: Count Drive (-90.248701, 38.758102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.87 gal
3.31 L · about $3.28
Round trip
$6.56
1.74 gal · 6.62 L
Estimated CO2
7.7 kg one way
Round trip: 15.5 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.28 $6.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.70 $7.40
Premium $4.65 $4.05 $8.10
Diesel $5.30 $4.61 $9.23

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Mehlville and Castle Point. The current time is 07:33:24.

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.