How far is Broomfield, CO from Castle Pines, CO?

The driving distance from Broomfield, CO to Castle Pines, CO is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.6 miles (54 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
41.68 mi
00h 56m
Flight
33.52 mi
53.95 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.52 mi
Kilometers
53.95 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.68 mi
Kilometers
67.07 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Castle Pines
Fri, Apr 17, 3:32 AM MDT
Return by in Broomfield
Fri, Apr 17, 4:28 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Broomfield
2026-04-17T02:36
Arrive Castle Pines
Fri, Apr 17, 3:32 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:38 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Broomfield
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Glendale
CO

City in Colorado

From Broomfield
20.8 mi
00h 28m
To Castle Pines
20.8 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Friday

Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 20 mph NNE
Destination
44°F
Friday

Rain And Snow

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 17 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Broomfield and Castle Pines.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Broomfield and Castle Pines.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    58 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West 3rd Avenue

    83 m · 20 sec · West 3rd Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Nickel Street

    798 ft · 26 sec · Nickel Street

  4. 4

    Turn right

    43 m · 3 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on CO 121 South

    1525 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    2276 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto US 36 East: Denver

    1737 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Denver–Boulder Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Denver–Boulder Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 25 south: Denver

    2497 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on I 25 south: Denver

    2037 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway

    29 mi · 35 min · North Valley Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Happy Canyon Road

    1582 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Happy Canyon Road

    134 m · 9 sec · East Happy Canyon Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lagae Road

    4 m · 1 sec · Lagae Road

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Lagae Road

    1834 ft · 57 sec · Lagae Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Chase Lane

    1.2 km · 3 min · Chase Lane

  21. 21

    Continue on Lagae Road

    1173 ft · 52 sec · Lagae Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Country Club Drive

    762 ft · 34 sec · Country Club Drive

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Country Club Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Broomfield and Castle Pines.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Valley Highway
29 mi · 70%
Denver–Boulder Turnpike
8.66 mi · 21%
I 25 south
0.86 mi · 2%
Chase Lane
0.72 mi · 2%
Lagae Road
0.57 mi · 1%
US 36 East
0.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Valley Highway

Merge slight left onto North Valley Highway

29 mi · 00h 35m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
33.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glendale
00h 28m from Broomfield
Leave By
4:38 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow Showers leaving Broomfield and Rain And Snow near Castle Pines.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Broomfield to Castle Pines?

The road trip is about 41.7 miles (67.1 km) and usually takes 00h 56m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Glendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Broomfield and 20.8 miles from Castle Pines.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 33.6 miles (54 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.44 one way or $10.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers around Broomfield and Rain And Snow near Castle Pines.

Stop Ideas Near Glendale

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Glendale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Fairplay Park
Scenic stop 9.6 mi away

Fairplay Park

Aurora , CO
2200 Altura Blvd, Aurora, CO 80011
Rating 4.2/5 125 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Denver City Council
Meeting point 3.2 mi away

Denver City Council

Denver , CO
1437 Bannock St rm 451, Denver, CO 80202
Rating 3.6/5 92 reviews City government office,County government office
Town Hall Arts Center
Nearby stop 5.9 mi away

Town Hall Arts Center

Littleton , CO
2450 Main St, Littleton, CO 80120
Rating 4.7/5 204 reviews Performing arts theater,Art gallery
Municipal Court Park
Scenic stop 10.1 mi away

Municipal Court Park

Westminster , CO
3025 W 76th Ave, Westminster, CO 80030
Rating 3.8/5 94 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glendale.

BUS

Denver (Bus Station), Colorado

7 mi away
1055 19th Street
RAIL

Union Station

8 mi away
1701 Wynkoop Street
BUS

Pine Junction, CO

48 mi away
76 Mount Evans Boulevard
BUS

Boulder, Colorado

49 mi away
30th & Diagonal Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Broomfield and Castle Pines. Straight-line distance: 33.52 mi (53.95 km).

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#1 Broomfield

A city in Broomfield County, Colorado.

Population72,236
Coordinates39.9205400, -105.0866500
Altitude1644
CountryUnited States
Castle Pines

#2 Castle Pines

City in Douglas County, Colorado, United States of America

Population11,664
Coordinates39.4580400, -104.8960900
Altitude1999
CountryUnited States
Start: Broomfield (-105.08665, 39.92054)
End: Castle Pines (-104.89609, 39.45804)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.47 gal
5.57 L · about $5.44
Round trip
$10.87
2.94 gal · 11.14 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.70 $5.44 $10.87
Mid-grade $4.08 $6.00 $12.01
Premium $4.39 $6.45 $12.91
Diesel $4.74 $6.96 $13.93

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Colorado · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Broomfield and Castle Pines. The current time is 02:36:21.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.