How far is Saint James, MO from Castle Point, MO?

The driving distance from Saint James, MO to Castle Point, MO is about 107.4 miles (172.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.8 miles (146.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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
107.45 mi
01h 43m
Flight
90.77 mi
146.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.77 mi
Kilometers
146.08 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.45 mi
Kilometers
172.93 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Castle Point
Thu, Apr 23, 6:43 AM CDT
Return by in Saint James
Thu, Apr 23, 8:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint James
2026-04-23T04:59
Arrive Castle Point
Thu, Apr 23, 6:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint James
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
Villa Ridge
MO

Census designated place

From Saint James
50.6 mi
00h 51m
To Castle Point
56.8 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 21 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint James and Castle Point.

  1. 1

    Start on East Washington Street

    8 m · 3 sec · East Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Jefferson Street

    2880 ft · 51 sec · South Jefferson Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 44 East: Saint Louis

    890 ft · 22 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    84.8 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

    1 km · 48 sec · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Jamieson Avenue

    651 ft · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Jamieson Avenue

    69 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Jamieson Avenue

    1486 ft · 47 sec · Jamieson Avenue

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Arsenal Street

    1198 ft · 38 sec · Arsenal Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto McCausland Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · McCausland Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on South Skinker Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 5 min · South Skinker Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Kienlen Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Kienlen Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Jennings Station Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Jennings Station Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Halls Ferry Road

    1.6 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 Saint James 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 East
85 mi · 79%
Jennings Station Road
3.28 mi · 3%
South Skinker Boulevard
2.81 mi · 3%
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.75 mi · 3%
Halls Ferry Road
1.63 mi · 2%
McCausland Avenue
1.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 44 East

Merge slight left

84.8 mi · 01h 34m

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
01h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
90.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Villa Ridge
00h 51m from Saint James
Leave By
3:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Saint James 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 Saint James to Castle Point?

The road trip is about 107.4 miles (172.9 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Villa Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.6 miles from Saint James and 56.8 miles from Castle Point.

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

The direct path is about 90.8 miles (146.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 3:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.29 one way or $28.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Saint James and Mostly Sunny near Castle Point.

Stop Ideas Near Villa Ridge

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

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

RAIL

Washington

15 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

43 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Hermann

54 mi away
Wharf & Gutenberg Sts.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

62 mi away
551 South 16th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint James and Castle Point. Straight-line distance: 90.77 mi (146.08 km).

Saint James

#1 Saint James

City in Phelps County, Missouri, United States

Population4,006
Coordinates37.9972600, -91.6143200
Altitude333
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: East Washington Street (-91.614285, 37.997211)
End: Count Drive (-90.248701, 38.758102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 173 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.79 gal
14.35 L · about $14.29
Round trip
$28.58
7.58 gal · 28.7 L
Estimated CO2
33.7 kg one way
Round trip: 67.4 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.29 $28.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.12 $32.24
Premium $4.65 $17.64 $35.28
Diesel $5.30 $20.10 $40.20

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint James and Castle Point. The current time is 04:59:11.

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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.