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

The driving distance from Wellston, MO to Castle Point, MO is about 7.5 miles (12 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m 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
7.47 mi
00h 14m
Flight
6.51 mi
10.47 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.51 mi
Kilometers
10.47 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.47 mi
Kilometers
12.02 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Castle Point
Sun, Apr 19, 4:14 AM CDT
Return by in Wellston
Sun, Apr 19, 4:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wellston
2026-04-19T03:59
Arrive Castle Point
Sun, Apr 19, 4:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Wellston
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
Flordell Hills
MO

City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States

From Wellston
4 mi
00h 07m
To Castle Point
3.5 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 12 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 Wellston and Castle Point.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Page Avenue

    2339 ft · 59 sec · Page Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Page Boulevard

    155 m · 20 sec · Page Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Kienlen Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Kienlen Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Jennings Station Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Jennings Station Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Halls Ferry Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · 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 Wellston 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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
106.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jennings Station Road
3.28 mi · 44%
Halls Ferry Road
1.63 mi · 22%
Kienlen Avenue
1.58 mi · 21%
Lord Drive
0.48 mi · 6%
Page Avenue
0.44 mi · 6%
Chambers Road
0.38 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1 mi
6.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Flordell Hills
00h 07m from Wellston
Leave By
8:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Wellston 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 Wellston to Castle Point?

The road trip is about 7.5 miles (12 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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 miles from Wellston and 3.5 miles from Castle Point.

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

The direct path is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 8:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.98 one way or $1.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Flordell Hills

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Flordell 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 Flordell Hills.

RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

12 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

67 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wellston and Castle Point. Straight-line distance: 6.51 mi (10.47 km).

Wellston

#1 Wellston

City in Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States

Population2,279
Coordinates38.6728300, -90.2992800
Altitude158
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: Page Avenue (-90.299239, 38.672947)
End: Count Drive (-90.248701, 38.758102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.26 gal
1 L · about $0.98
Round trip
$1.96
0.52 gal · 2 L
Estimated CO2
2.3 kg one way
Round trip: 4.6 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.98 $1.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.11 $2.21
Premium $4.65 $1.21 $2.42
Diesel $5.30 $1.38 $2.76

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 Wellston and Castle Point. The current time is 03:59:24.

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.