Origin
Castle Point, MO
Morning in Castle Point on Tuesday
Local time
8:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Castle Point, MO to Clayton, MO
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
10.8 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Castle Point, MO
Gergely Meszárcsek
Clayton, MO
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Trip Overview
Castle Point, MO to Clayton, MO is 10.8 miles and takes about 21 minutes via Jennings Station Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Missouri, making it a quick local trip. The route primarily uses surface roads, so expect typical city driving conditions rather than open highway cruising. It's a straightforward drive perfect for a quick errand or a brief scenic detour without committing to a full day of travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jennings Station Road | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| North Skinker Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Halls Ferry Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Kienlen Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Forest Park Parkway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Big Bend Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Lord Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Wydown Boulevard | 0.4 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 Clayton, 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
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Skinker Boulevard
7
Turn right onto Forest Park Parkway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Forest Park Parkway
8
Turn left onto North Big Bend Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Big Bend Boulevard
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto Wydown Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Wydown Boulevard
10
Turn left onto Hillvale Drive
222 ft
·
9 sec
·
Hillvale Drive
11
Arrive at destination
Hillvale Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 10.8 — 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
3
9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Forest Park Parkway
Turn right onto Forest Park Parkway
Navigation decision point
5
9.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
North Big Bend Boulevard
Turn left onto North Big Bend Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
10.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Hillvale Drive
Turn left onto Hillvale Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.69 one way
$3.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.85 | $3.71 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.08 | $4.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.38 | $4.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Clayton, MO
Morning in Clayton on Tuesday
Local time
8:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°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
17 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
21m 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?
This route features very little highway driving, with only about 7% of the total 10.8 miles on higher-speed roads. You'll primarily be on surface streets, navigating local traffic. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 3.3 miles along Jennings Station Road. Be prepared for frequent intersections and traffic signals typical of urban and suburban environments.
Only 7% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 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?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Chambers Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 21m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 9 miles (Forest Park Parkway): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 10.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (7%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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 — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 9 miles (Forest Park Parkway): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Gateway Arch National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Clayton, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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