How far is Vinita Park, MO from Castle Point, MO?

The driving distance from Vinita Park, MO to Castle Point, MO is about 11.2 miles (18 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7 miles (11.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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
11.19 mi
00h 17m
Flight
6.93 mi
11.15 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.93 mi
Kilometers
11.15 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
11.19 mi
Kilometers
18.01 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Castle Point
Sun, Apr 19, 7:17 AM CDT
Return by in Vinita Park
Sun, Apr 19, 7:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vinita Park
2026-04-19T06:59
Arrive Castle Point
Sun, Apr 19, 7:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Vinita Park
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Berkeley
MO

Suburb of St.

From Vinita Park
5.6 mi
00h 08m
To Castle Point
5.6 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 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 Vinita Park and Castle Point.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Vinita Park and Castle Point.

  1. 1

    Start on Chapin Industrial Drive

    113 m · 23 sec · Chapin Industrial Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Crystal Industrial Court

    1737 ft · 1 min · Crystal Industrial Court

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Page Avenue

    2745 ft · 1 min · Page Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 170 North

    848 ft · 13 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Inner Belt Expressway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Inner Belt Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Airport Road

    950 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Airport Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Airport Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Hereford Avenue

    2206 ft · 39 sec · Hereford Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Chambers Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Chambers Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Lord Drive

    2556 ft · 2 min · Lord Drive

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lord Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Vinita Park 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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
98.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Inner Belt Expressway
4.47 mi · 40%
Chambers Road
2.83 mi · 25%
Airport Road
1.95 mi · 17%
Page Avenue
0.52 mi · 5%
Lord Drive
0.48 mi · 4%
Hereford Avenue
0.42 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Inner Belt Expressway

Merge slight left onto Inner Belt Expressway

4.47 mi · 00h 06m

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 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berkeley
00h 08m from Vinita Park
Leave By
7:54 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Vinita 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 Vinita Park to Castle Point?

The road trip is about 11.2 miles (18 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?

Berkeley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.6 miles from Vinita Park and 5.6 miles from Castle Point.

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

The direct path is about 7 miles (11.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.47 one way or $2.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Vinita Park and Sunny near Castle Point.

Stop Ideas Near Berkeley

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

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

RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

18 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

20 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Alton

24 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

63 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vinita Park and Castle Point. Straight-line distance: 6.93 mi (11.15 km).

Vinita Park

#1 Vinita Park

City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States

Population2,107
Coordinates38.6900500, -90.3426200
Altitude189
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: Chapin Industrial Drive (-90.342622, 38.690337)
End: Count Drive (-90.248701, 38.758102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.39 gal
1.49 L · about $1.47
Round trip
$2.94
0.78 gal · 2.98 L
Estimated CO2
3.5 kg one way
Round trip: 6.9 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.47 $2.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.66 $3.32
Premium $4.65 $1.82 $3.63
Diesel $5.30 $2.07 $4.14

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 Vinita Park and Castle Point. The current time is 06:59:08.

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.