How far is Valley Park, MO from Castle Point, MO?
The driving distance from Valley Park, MO to Castle Point, MO is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This is an easy same-day return drive.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
City in Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Valley Park and Castle Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valley Park and Castle Point.
-
1
Start on the route
26 m · 8 sec
-
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Marshall Road
146 m · 16 sec · Marshall Road
-
3
At the end of the road, turn left
1.1 km · 1 min
-
4
Take the exit slight left
42 m · 6 sec
-
5
Turn left onto South Highway Drive
50 m · 3 sec · South Highway Drive
-
6
Take the ramp slight left toward I 44 East, US 50 East
1161 ft · 20 sec
-
7
Merge slight left onto Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
4.4 mi · 6 min · Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
-
8
Continue on Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
-
9
Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
-
10
Continue on Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
1 km · 48 sec · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
-
11
Take the exit slight right toward Jamieson Avenue
651 ft · 14 sec
-
12
Keep slight left to continue on Jamieson Avenue
69 m · 7 sec
-
13
Turn left onto Jamieson Avenue
1486 ft · 47 sec · Jamieson Avenue
-
14
At the end of the road, turn left onto Arsenal Street
1198 ft · 38 sec · Arsenal Street
-
15
Turn right onto McCausland Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · McCausland Avenue
-
16
Continue on South Skinker Boulevard
2.8 mi · 5 min · South Skinker Boulevard
-
17
Continue on Kienlen Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Kienlen Avenue
-
18
Continue on Jennings Station Road
3.3 mi · 7 min · Jennings Station Road
-
19
Turn left onto Halls Ferry Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Halls Ferry Road
-
20
Turn right onto Chambers Road
2011 ft · 39 sec · Chambers Road
-
21
Turn left onto Lord Drive
2556 ft · 2 min · Lord Drive
-
22
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lord Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Valley Park 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.
Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
Merge slight left onto Henry Shaw Ozark Corridor
4.41 mi · 00h 06m
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 Valley Park 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 Valley Park to Castle Point?
The road trip is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Maplewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Valley Park and 18.5 miles from Castle Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.11 one way or $8.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Valley Park and Sunny near Castle Point.
Stop Ideas Near Maplewood
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 Maplewood.
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Alton
Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valley Park and Castle Point. Straight-line distance: 19.55 mi (31.47 km).
#1 Valley Park
City in St.
| Population | 6,805 |
| Coordinates | 38.5492200, -90.4926200 |
| Altitude | 130 |
| 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: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $4.11 | $8.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.64 | $9.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.07 | $10.15 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.78 | $11.56 |
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 19, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.