Drive or Fly: Castle Point, MO to Sainte Genevieve, MO?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for STL–BLV. At 74 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 36m

Distance

74.2 mi

Total Cost

$51

CO2

30 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$16

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 18m

7m in the air

Air Distance

55 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

14 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Castle Point, MO → STL 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 7m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

BLV → Sainte Genevieve, MO 61m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

Castle Point, MO STL — St. Louis Lambert International Airport 7 mi, ~10m drive

Sainte Genevieve, MO BLV — Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport 41 mi, ~61m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between STL and BLV. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

4h 3m

2h 7m on rail

Total Cost

$15

CO2

4 kg

Route

Texas Eagle

Door-to-Door Timeline

Castle Point, MO → St. Louis 14m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 127m

Arrival 10m

Arcadia Valley Station → Sainte Genevieve, MO 62m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $15) $15

Estimated based on distance. Check amtrak.com for current prices.

Stations

From St. Louis 10 mi, ~14m drive

To Arcadia Valley Station 42 mi, ~62m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~8/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 8 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

2h 13m

30m on road

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Greyhound US1210

Door-to-Door Timeline

Castle Point, MO → Saint Louis (Lambert Field) (SOL6) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 30m

Arrival 10m

St Louis Bus Station (SLD6) → Sainte Genevieve, MO 68m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $1) $1

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From SOL6 — Saint Louis (Lambert Field) 7 mi, ~10m drive

To SLD6 — St Louis Bus Station 45 mi, ~68m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~8/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 8 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	1h 36m	3h 18m	4h 3m	2h 13m
Total cost (1 person)	$51	$122	$15	$1
Carbon footprint	30 kg CO₂	14 kg CO₂	4 kg CO₂	1 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: Amtrak GTFS, FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

74.2 mi 1h 35m

via I 55, US 61

Alternative (+7 min)

77.7 mi 1h 43m

via I 55, I 170, US 61

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Castle Point, MO to Sainte Genevieve, MO with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.