How far is University City, MO from Castle Point, MO?
The driving distance from University City, MO to Castle Point, MO is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between University City and Castle Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between University City and Castle Point.
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Start on Kingsland Avenue
53 m · 15 sec · Kingsland Avenue
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Continue on Kingsland Avenue
30 m · 8 sec · Kingsland Avenue
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Turn right onto Delmar Boulevard
2613 ft · 1 min · Delmar Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Skinker Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Skinker Boulevard
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Continue on Kienlen Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Kienlen Avenue
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Continue on Jennings Station Road
3.3 mi · 7 min · Jennings Station Road
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Turn left onto Halls Ferry Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Halls Ferry Road
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Turn right onto Chambers Road
2011 ft · 39 sec · Chambers Road
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Turn left onto Lord Drive
2556 ft · 2 min · Lord Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lord Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between University City and Castle Point.
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.
Jennings Station Road
Continue on Jennings Station Road
3.28 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving University City 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 University City to Castle Point?
The road trip is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Flordell Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from University City and 4.8 miles from Castle Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.24 one way or $2.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around University City and Sunny near Castle Point.
Stop Ideas Near Flordell Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Flordell Hills.
Gateway Transportation Center
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between University City and Castle Point. Straight-line distance: 7.79 mi (12.54 km).
#1 University City
Suburb in St.
| Population | 34,165 |
| Coordinates | 38.6558800, -90.3092800 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Castle Point
A census-designated place in Jefferson County, Missouri.
| Population | 90,070 |
| Coordinates | 38.7581100, -90.2481700 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
End: Count Drive (-90.248701, 38.758102)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.24 | $2.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.40 | $2.81 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.54 | $3.07 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.75 | $3.50 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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