Origin
Castle Point, MO
Late night in Castle Point on Sunday
Local time
2:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Castle Point, MO to Affton, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
16.8 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Castle Point, MO
Gergely Meszárcsek
Affton, MO
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This short 16.8-mile drive from Castle Point to Affton, Missouri, will take you about 32 minutes to complete. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. The route primarily uses Jennings Station Road, North Skinker Boulevard, and Mackenzie Road, with no highway driving involved. With an estimated fuel cost of just $3, this is an economical local journey. You'll be navigating through the familiar Midwest region, staying within the state of Missouri for the entire trip. Consider this a straightforward, local excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jennings Station Road | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| North Skinker Boulevard | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Mackenzie Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| McCausland Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Halls Ferry Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Kienlen Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Ellendale Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Gravois Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Jennings Station Road
— 3.3 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Castle Point, MO and Affton, MO.
1
Start on Lord Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lord Drive
2
At end of road, turn right onto Chambers Road
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Chambers Road
3
Turn left onto MO AC
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Halls Ferry Road
4
Turn right onto Jennings Station Road
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Jennings Station Road
5
Continue on Kienlen Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Kienlen Avenue
6
Continue on North Skinker Boulevard
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
North Skinker Boulevard
7
Continue on McCausland Avenue
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
McCausland Avenue
8
Continue on Ellendale Avenue
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Ellendale Avenue
9
Continue on Wellington Avenue
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Wellington Avenue
10
Continue on Wabash Avenue
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Wabash Avenue
11
Turn right onto Lansdowne Avenue
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Lansdowne Avenue
12
Turn left onto River Des Peres Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
River Des Peres Boulevard
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto Weil Avenue
287 ft
·
16 sec
·
Weil Avenue
Use the right lane.
14
Continue on Weil Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Weil Avenue
15
At end of road, turn right onto MO 366
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Chippewa Street
16
Continue on MO 366
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Watson Road
17
Turn left onto MO P
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Mackenzie Road
18
Turn right onto MO 30
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Gravois Road
19
Turn left onto MO 21
237 ft
·
14 sec
·
Tesson Ferry Road
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right
228 ft
·
16 sec
21
Turn slight right
65 ft
·
4 sec
22
Turn right
87 ft
·
6 sec
23
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 16.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Chambers Road
At end of road, turn right onto Chambers Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
MO AC / Halls Ferry Road
Turn left onto MO AC / Halls Ferry Road
Navigation decision point
6
13.2 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
River Des Peres Boulevard
Turn left onto River Des Peres Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
13.7 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
MO 366 / Chippewa Street
At end of road, turn right onto MO 366 / Chippewa Street
Navigation decision point
5
16.7 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.63 one way
$5.25 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.88 | $5.77 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.23 | $6.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.81 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Affton, MO
Late night in Affton on Sunday
Local time
2:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
5 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
32m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' on this route, with a highway share of 0%. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.3 miles along Jennings Station Road. This journey is characterized by its frequent turns and engagement with local road networks, rather than long stretches of highway. The road conditions will likely feel like navigating through a familiar town or suburban area, with numerous intersections and varying speed limits as you progress.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.3 mi on Jennings Station Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Chambers Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 16.8 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Chambers Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (MO AC / Halls Ferry Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.2 miles (River Des Peres Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 16.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.3 miles on Jennings Station Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Chambers Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (MO AC / Halls Ferry Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.2 miles (River Des Peres Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Affton, MO before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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