Origin
Clayton, MO
Late night in Clayton on Sunday
Local time
2:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clayton, MO to Castle Point, MO
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 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 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clayton, MO
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Castle Point, MO
Gergely Meszárcsek
Trip Overview
This short, 10.8-mile drive from Clayton, MO, to Castle Point, MO, is a quick 21-minute trip perfect for a single day. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with a small portion on highways, making it a more connected local experience. The estimated fuel cost is a very reasonable $2, so budget-friendly is an understatement. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a straightforward day trip with no need for an overnight stay. It keeps you within the Midwest region, offering a glimpse into Missouri's local byways.
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 |
| South 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 Clayton, MO and Castle Point, MO.
1
Start on Hillvale Drive
178 ft
·
11 sec
·
Hillvale Drive
2
Turn right onto Wydown Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Wydown Boulevard
3
Turn left onto South Big Bend Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Big Bend Boulevard
4
Turn right onto Forest Park Parkway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Forest Park Parkway
5
Turn left onto North Skinker Boulevard
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Skinker Boulevard
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on Kienlen Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Kienlen Avenue
7
Continue on Jennings Station Road
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Jennings Station Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Turn left onto Halls Ferry Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Halls Ferry Road
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto Chambers Road
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Chambers Road
10
Turn left onto Lord Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lord Drive
11
Arrive at destination
Lord Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Wydown Boulevard
Turn right onto Wydown Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South Big Bend Boulevard
Turn left onto South Big Bend Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
North Skinker Boulevard
Turn left onto North Skinker Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
8.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Halls Ferry Road
Turn left onto Halls Ferry Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
9.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Chambers Road
Turn right onto Chambers Road
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
Castle Point, MO
Late night in Castle Point on Sunday
Local time
2:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with only 7% of the journey on highways. The main roads you'll follow are Jennings Station Road, North Skinker Boulevard, and Halls Ferry Road, all characteristic of a more urban or suburban setting. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 3.3 miles on Jennings Station Road, so you'll be making frequent adjustments. This isn't a high-speed highway cruise; rather, it's a drive that requires your attention as you navigate local traffic and intersections.
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?
4/10
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 early in the drive near Wydown Boulevard.
Driving Effort
4/10
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 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Wydown Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (South Big Bend Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (North Skinker Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
581 ft
452 ft
Total Climb
148 ft
Total Descent
217 ft
Highest Point
581 ft
~4.6 mi in
Elevation Range
129 ft
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.
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: near the start (Wydown Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (South Big Bend Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (North Skinker Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Castle Point, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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