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Trip from Saint Clair, 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

1h 17m

Distance

57.3 mi

92 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 11m ★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Saint Clair, MO, MO

Saint Clair, MO

Jermaine Lewis

Downtown Castle Point, MO, MO

Castle Point, MO

Gergely Meszárcsek

Trip Overview

This 57.3-mile drive from Saint Clair, MO, to Castle Point, MO, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 17 minutes, making it ideal for a single day. The route primarily utilizes I-44, Jennings Station Road, and South Skinker Boulevard, with 70% of the journey on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of $9, this is an economical option for a quick excursion within the Midwest region. You'll find this drive offers a practical way to cover ground without significant time commitment.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 44 40 mi 45m
Jennings Station Road 3.3 mi 6m
South Skinker Boulevard 2.8 mi 5m
Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway 2.7 mi 3m
Halls Ferry Road 1.6 mi 2m
McCausland Avenue 1.6 mi 2m
Kienlen Avenue 1.6 mi 2m
South Main Street 1.2 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 44 — 40 mi, about 45m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Clair, MO and Castle Point, MO.

1

Start on South Main Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
2

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward I 44 East: Saint Louis
3

Merge onto I 44

40 mi · 45 min · I 44
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Continue on I 44

2.7 mi · 3 min · Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
5

Continue on I 44

0.6 mi · 47 sec · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
6

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 13 sec
Exit 284 Toward Jamieson Avenue Use the slight right lane.
7

Keep slight left at fork

227 ft · 6 sec
Toward Jamieson Avenue
8

Turn left onto Jamieson Avenue

0.3 mi · 46 sec · Jamieson Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
9

At end of road, turn left onto Arsenal Street

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Arsenal Street
10

Turn right onto McCausland Avenue

1.6 mi · 2 min · McCausland Avenue
11

Continue on South Skinker Boulevard

2.8 mi · 5 min · South Skinker Boulevard
Use the left lane.
12

Continue on Kienlen Avenue

1.6 mi · 2 min · Kienlen Avenue
13

Continue on Jennings Station Road

3.3 mi · 6 min · Jennings Station Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
14

Turn left onto Halls Ferry Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · Halls Ferry Road
Use the left lane.
15

Turn right onto Chambers Road

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Chambers Road
16

Turn left onto Lord Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Lord Drive
17

Arrive at destination

Lord Drive

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Valley Park, MO

29 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Gray Summit, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

High Ridge, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 28.6 miles from Saint Clair, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 45.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
1.5 mi into trip | ~3m in | I 44

Merge onto I 44

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
44.9 mi into trip | ~53m in

Take the exit toward Jamieson Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 284 Toward Jamieson Avenue
6
45 mi into trip | ~53m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Jamieson Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward Jamieson Avenue
5
45 mi into trip | ~53m in | Jamieson Avenue

Turn left onto Jamieson Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
5
45.3 mi into trip | ~54m in | Arsenal Street

At end of road, turn left onto Arsenal Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.96 one way

$17.92 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $9.84 $19.67
premium $4.89 $11.03 $22.05
diesel $5.61 $12.65 $25.30

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 20 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17.2 0 $6.02 $2.75
Efficient EV 14.3 0 $5.01 $2.29
EV Truck/SUV 22.9 0 $8.02 $3.67

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (65% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Saint Clair, MO

Night in Saint Clair on Saturday

Local time

11:14 PM

CDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Castle Point, MO

Night in Castle Point on Saturday

Local time

11:14 PM

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

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

1h 17m 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 highway-focused experience for most of this 57.3-mile journey. Around 70% of the route is on major highways, including a substantial 40-mile stretch on I-44. This means you'll encounter consistent speeds and a predictable road surface for the majority of your travel. As you transition off I-44, the character of the drive shifts to Jennings Station Road and South Skinker Boulevard, offering a change from the interstate pace. This blend provides a mix of efficient travel and local road navigation.

70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 40 mi on I 44.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 44 and Jennings Station Road. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near I 44.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 57.3 miles you will encounter 10 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 1.5 miles (I 44): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 44.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 45 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 57.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 40 miles on I 44. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Castle Point, MO before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

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 1.5 miles (I 44): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 44.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 45 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

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 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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