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

The driving distance from Riverside, MO to Castle Point, MO is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42.2 mi
00h 50m
Flight
33.34 mi
53.66 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.34 mi
Kilometers
53.66 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.2 mi
Kilometers
67.92 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Castle Point
Thu, Apr 16, 4:12 AM CDT
Return by in Riverside
Thu, Apr 16, 5:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Riverside
2026-04-16T03:21
Arrive Castle Point
Thu, Apr 16, 4:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Riverside
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Wilbur Park
MO

Human settlement in St.

From Riverside
20.9 mi
00h 25m
To Castle Point
21.3 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on River

    666 ft · 34 sec · River

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Dow Industrial Drive

    2904 ft · 2 min · Dow Industrial Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Commercial Boulevard

    3270 ft · 1 min · Commercial Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left

    2237 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

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

    1719 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    13.9 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Rosa Parks Highway

    14 mi · 18 min · Rosa Parks Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Third Street Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Third Street Expressway

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Andy Gammon Memorial Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Andy Gammon Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Mark Twain Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Mark Twain Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward West Florissant Avenue

    1121 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto West Florissant Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West Florissant Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Riverview Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Riverview Boulevard

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Halls Ferry Circle

    154 m · 10 sec · Halls Ferry Road

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto Halls Ferry Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Halls Ferry Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Chambers Road

    2011 ft · 39 sec · Chambers Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Lord Drive

    2556 ft · 2 min · Lord Drive

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lord Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
14.2 mi · 34%
Rosa Parks Highway
14 mi · 33%
West Florissant Avenue
2.15 mi · 5%
Mark Twain Expressway
2.09 mi · 5%
Third Street Expressway
2.05 mi · 5%
Halls Ferry Road
2.03 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Rosa Parks Highway

Continue on Rosa Parks Highway

14 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
33.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wilbur Park
00h 25m from Riverside
Leave By
4:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Riverside and 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 Riverside to Castle Point?

The road trip is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km) and usually takes 00h 50m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wilbur Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Riverside and 21.3 miles from Castle Point.

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

The direct path is about 33.4 miles (53.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.62 one way or $11.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wilbur Park

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

9 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

12 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

42 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 Riverside and Castle Point. Straight-line distance: 33.34 mi (53.66 km).

Riverside

#1 Riverside

City in Platte County, Missouri, United States

Population3,528
Coordinates38.2867200, -90.3801200
Altitude129
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: River (-90.381098, 38.286187)
End: Count Drive (-90.248701, 38.758102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.49 gal
5.64 L · about $5.62
Round trip
$11.24
2.98 gal · 11.28 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.5 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.62 $11.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.34 $12.67
Premium $4.65 $6.93 $13.87
Diesel $5.30 $7.90 $15.81

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Riverside and Castle Point. The current time is 03:21:34.

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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.