How far is Velda Village Hills, MO from Castle Point, MO?

The driving distance from Velda Village Hills, MO to Castle Point, MO is about 6 miles (9.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
5.98 mi
00h 12m
Flight
5.12 mi
8.24 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.12 mi
Kilometers
8.24 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.98 mi
Kilometers
9.63 km
Drive Time
00h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Castle Point
Sun, Apr 19, 7:13 AM CDT
Return by in Velda Village Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 7:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Velda Village Hills
2026-04-19T07:00
Arrive Castle Point
Sun, Apr 19, 7:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Velda Village Hills
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Country Club Hills
MO

Human settlement in St.

From Velda Village Hills
3 mi
00h 06m
To Castle Point
3 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Velda Village Hills and Castle Point.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Velda Village Hills and Castle Point.

  1. 1

    Start on Myron Avenue

    21 m · 6 sec · Myron Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Avondale Avenue

    1888 ft · 1 min · Avondale Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Natural Bridge Road

    1 km · 59 sec · Natural Bridge Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lucas-Hunt Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Lucas-Hunt Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Halls Ferry Road

    2545 ft · 51 sec · Halls Ferry Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Chambers Road

    2011 ft · 39 sec · Chambers Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Lord Drive

    2556 ft · 2 min · Lord Drive

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lord Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Velda Village Hills and Castle Point.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
8 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
133.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lucas-Hunt Road
3.68 mi · 62%
Natural Bridge Road
0.63 mi · 11%
Lord Drive
0.48 mi · 8%
Halls Ferry Road
0.48 mi · 8%
Chambers Road
0.38 mi · 6%
Avondale Avenue
0.36 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Lucas-Hunt Road

Turn right onto Lucas-Hunt Road

3.68 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 12m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.9 mi
5.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Country Club Hills
00h 06m from Velda Village Hills
Leave By
8:04 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Velda Village Hills 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 Velda Village Hills to Castle Point?

The road trip is about 6 miles (9.6 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?

Country Club Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3 miles from Velda Village Hills and 3 miles from Castle Point.

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

The direct path is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 8:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.79 one way or $1.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Velda Village Hills and Sunny near Castle Point.

Stop Ideas Near Country Club Hills

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Country Club Hills, 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 Country Club Hills.

RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

12 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

19 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Alton

24 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

66 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Velda Village Hills and Castle Point. Straight-line distance: 5.12 mi (8.24 km).

Velda Village Hills

#1 Velda Village Hills

City in St.

Population1,026
Coordinates38.6906100, -90.2873400
Altitude171
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: Myron Avenue (-90.287471, 38.690457)
End: Count Drive (-90.248701, 38.758102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 10 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.21 gal
0.8 L · about $0.79
Round trip
$1.58
0.42 gal · 1.6 L
Estimated CO2
1.9 kg one way
Round trip: 3.7 kg / 8 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.79 $1.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $0.89 $1.79
Premium $4.65 $0.98 $1.95
Diesel $5.30 $1.11 $2.23

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

There is no time difference between Velda Village Hills and Castle Point. The current time is 07:00:35.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.