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

The driving distance from Wildwood, MO to Castle Point, MO is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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
35.11 mi
00h 45m
Flight
25.44 mi
40.94 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.44 mi
Kilometers
40.94 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.11 mi
Kilometers
56.5 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Castle Point
Fri, Apr 17, 9:23 PM CDT
Return by in Wildwood
Fri, Apr 17, 10:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wildwood
2026-04-17T20:38
Arrive Castle Point
Fri, Apr 17, 9:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Wildwood
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
Frontenac
MO

City in Missouri, USA

From Wildwood
17.8 mi
00h 22m
To Castle Point
17.3 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S
Destination
88°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wildwood and Castle Point.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    40 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    35 m · 14 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Manchester Road

    2066 ft · 57 sec · Manchester Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Pond Road

    1789 ft · 53 sec · Pond Road

  6. 6

    Turn right

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Clarkson Road

    4.5 mi · 9 min · Clarkson Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 64 East, US 40 East, US 61 South: St Louis

    1121 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    8 mi · 10 min · Avenue of the Saints

  10. 10

    Continue on Daniel Boone Expressway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Daniel Boone Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 170 North

    897 ft · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 170 North

    3028 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Inner Belt Expressway

    8.7 mi · 11 min · Inner Belt Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Airport Road

    950 ft · 20 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Airport Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Airport Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Hereford Avenue

    2206 ft · 39 sec · Hereford Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Chambers Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Chambers Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Lord Drive

    2556 ft · 2 min · Lord Drive

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lord Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wildwood 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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Inner Belt Expressway
8.72 mi · 25%
Avenue of the Saints
7.96 mi · 23%
Clarkson Road
4.54 mi · 13%
Daniel Boone Expressway
3.16 mi · 9%
Chambers Road
2.83 mi · 8%
Airport Road
1.95 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Inner Belt Expressway

Continue on Inner Belt Expressway

8.72 mi · 00h 11m

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 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
25.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frontenac
00h 22m from Wildwood
Leave By
7:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wildwood and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Castle Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wildwood to Castle Point?

The road trip is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Frontenac is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Wildwood and 17.3 miles from Castle Point.

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

The direct path is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 7:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.68 one way or $9.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wildwood and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Castle Point.

Stop Ideas Near Frontenac

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

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

RAIL

Kirkwood

6 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

18 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Alton

39 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Washington

53 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wildwood and Castle Point. Straight-line distance: 25.44 mi (40.94 km).

Wildwood

#1 Wildwood

City in New Jersey

Population35,460
Coordinates38.5828300, -90.6629000
Altitude230
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: (-90.662289, 38.582821)
End: Count Drive (-90.248701, 38.758102)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.69 L · about $4.68
Round trip
$9.35
2.48 gal · 9.38 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.68 $9.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.27 $10.55
Premium $4.65 $5.77 $11.54
Diesel $5.30 $6.58 $13.15

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Wildwood and Castle Point. The current time is 20:38:08.

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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.