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Trip from Castle Point, MO to Sunset Hills, MO

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

37m

Distance

20.6 mi

33 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 34m ★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m

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

Downtown Castle Point, MO, MO

Castle Point, MO

Gergely Meszárcsek

Trip Overview

The drive from Castle Point, MO to Sunset Hills, MO covers 20.6 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Chambers Road, Halls Ferry Road, Jennings Station Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.22 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

10.3 miles from Castle Point, MO

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 37m drive with frequent turns across 20.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Chambers Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Castle Point, MO to Sunset Hills, MO is easy. At 37m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Castle Point, MO to Sunset Hills, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Chambers Road
Halls Ferry Road
Jennings Station Road
Kienlen Avenue
North Skinker Boulevard
McCausland Avenue
Arsenal Street
Jamieson Avenue

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Chambers Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Castle Point, MO and Sunset Hills, MO.

1

Start on Lord Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Lord Drive
2

At the end of the road, turn right onto Chambers Road

0.4 mi · 40 sec · Chambers Road
3

Turn left onto Halls Ferry Road

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

1.6 mi · 2 min · McCausland Avenue
8

Turn left onto Arsenal Street

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Arsenal Street
9

Turn right onto Jamieson Avenue

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Jamieson Avenue
10

Take the ramp slight right toward I 44 West

0.2 mi · 15 sec · I 44 West
11

Merge slight left onto Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway

0.7 mi · 55 sec · Officer Michael Barwick Memorial Highway
12

Continue on Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway

2.7 mi · 3 min · Police Officer Robert Stanze Memorial Highway
13

Continue on Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway

2.8 mi · 3 min · Police Officer Ernest M. Brockman Sr. Memorial Highway
14

Take the exit slight right toward US 61, US 67, US 50 East: Lindbergh Boulevard

0.2 mi · 28 sec · US 61, US 67, US 50 East: Lindbergh Boulevard
15

Turn left onto South Kirkwood Road

0.3 mi · 42 sec · South Kirkwood Road
16

Continue on South Lindbergh Boulevard

1.0 mi · 2 min · South Lindbergh Boulevard
17

Turn sharp right onto Ronnie Lane

0.1 mi · 30 sec · Ronnie Lane
18

Turn left onto Matthews Lane

341 ft · 15 sec · Matthews Lane
19

Turn slight right

102 ft · 5 sec
20

Turn right onto Cinema Lane

0.4 mi · 1 min · Cinema Lane
21

Turn left onto Robyn Hills Drive

325 ft · 14 sec · Robyn Hills Drive
22

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 10.3 miles from Castle Point, MO, or about 18m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 20.6 miles or 37m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 10.3 miles or 18m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 31m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sunset Hills, MO than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Castle Point, MO.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Castle Point, MO

This is one driving day of about 20.6 miles and 37m.

At 20.6 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 10.3 mi from Castle Point, MO · 18m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Kirkwood, MO

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

University City, MO

Meal break

The midpoint is around 10.3 miles from Castle Point, MO, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Sunset Hills, MO

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Sunset Hills, MO if you are unfamiliar with the area.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.22 one way

$6.44 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $3.54 $7.07
premium $4.89 $3.96 $7.93
diesel $5.61 $4.55 $9.10

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$28–$53

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.2 0 $2.16 $0.99
Efficient EV 5.2 0 $1.80 $0.82
EV Truck/SUV 8.2 0 $2.88 $1.32

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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

Castle Point, MO

Night in Castle Point on Wednesday

Local time

10:58 PM

CDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Sunset Hills, MO

Night in Sunset Hills on Wednesday

Local time

10:58 PM

CDT

Current temp

79°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

21 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

37m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Castle Point, MO to Sunset Hills, MO covers 20.6 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Chambers Road, Halls Ferry Road, Jennings Station Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.3 miles from Castle Point, MO. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.22 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Castle Point, MO to Sunset Hills, MO is easy. At 37m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Castle Point, MO to Sunset Hills, MO is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Castle Point, MO to Sunset Hills, MO does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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