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

The driving distance from Union, MO to Castle Point, MO is about 61.5 miles (99 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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
61.49 mi
01h 05m
Flight
46.24 mi
74.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.24 mi
Kilometers
74.42 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.49 mi
Kilometers
98.96 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Castle Point
Thu, Apr 23, 6:03 AM CDT
Return by in Union
Thu, Apr 23, 7:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union
2026-04-23T04:57
Arrive Castle Point
Thu, Apr 23, 6:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Union
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
Sherman
MO

Unincorporated community in St.

From Union
27.6 mi
00h 32m
To Castle Point
33.9 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 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 Union and Castle Point.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Park Avenue

    900 ft · 26 sec · East Park Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Church Street

    1601 ft · 1 min · North Church Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    2119 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right

    157 m · 12 sec

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 44 East, US 50 East: Saint Louis

    33.6 mi · 39 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

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

  10. 10

    Continue on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

    1 km · 48 sec · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Jamieson Avenue

    651 ft · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Jamieson Avenue

    69 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Jamieson Avenue

    1486 ft · 47 sec · Jamieson Avenue

  14. 14

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

    1198 ft · 38 sec · Arsenal Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto McCausland Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · McCausland Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on South Skinker Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 5 min · South Skinker Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Kienlen Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Kienlen Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Jennings Station Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Jennings Station Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Halls Ferry Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Halls Ferry Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Chambers Road

    2011 ft · 39 sec · Chambers Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Lord Drive

    2556 ft · 2 min · Lord Drive

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lord Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Union 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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 44 East
33.6 mi · 55%
Jennings Station Road
3.28 mi · 5%
East Main Street
2.88 mi · 5%
South Skinker Boulevard
2.81 mi · 5%
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.75 mi · 4%
Halls Ferry Road
1.63 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 44 East

Keep slight left to continue on I 44 East, US 50 East: Saint Louis

33.6 mi · 00h 39m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
46.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sherman
00h 32m from Union
Leave By
4:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Union 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 Union to Castle Point?

The road trip is about 61.5 miles (99 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Sherman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.6 miles from Union and 33.9 miles from Castle Point.

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

The direct path is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.18 one way or $16.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sherman

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

17 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

35 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Washington

37 mi away
301 West Front St.
RAIL

Alton

57 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union and Castle Point. Straight-line distance: 46.24 mi (74.42 km).

Union

#1 Union

City in and county seat of Franklin County, Missouri, United States

Population12,094
Coordinates38.4500500, -91.0084800
Altitude162
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: (-91.008643, 38.450052)
End: Count Drive (-90.248701, 38.758102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.17 gal
8.21 L · about $8.18
Round trip
$16.37
4.34 gal · 16.42 L
Estimated CO2
19.3 kg one way
Round trip: 38.6 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.18 $16.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.23 $18.46
Premium $4.65 $10.10 $20.20
Diesel $5.30 $11.51 $23.02

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 Union and Castle Point. The current time is 04:57:56.

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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.